Will,
Looks like the E-7 is coming along fine. I really like the perforated pilot, as that's the way most UP E-7's operated.
I'm still trying to figure out how to get the 2-10-2 apart. Found two tiny screws that hold the rear of the superstructure on, below the cab, but I'm totally lost trying to find anything in the front that holds it together. I know Peter sent me instructions on how to take it apart 20+ years ago, but they went with the model when it was sold the Bob Hess. Apparently between Hess and Seacrest the instructions were lost....and so am I. So it's been relegated to the RIP track for now.
I'm making sand hatches for the Kohs 9000 I picked up last year, which was minus these items from the seller. Exhausted all possibilities of reaching the builder, Sun Jin Models, so decided to build my own and it's working out great. Seems the PSC BigBoy/Challenger hatches have the same size protrusion on their bases and fit into the Kohs dome like a glove. I just had to file the tops to match the 9000 style which is more rounded on the ends, tapered edges and thinner. Don't think they'll be any difference when I'm done.
Butch
