@AGHRMatt posted:Very nice conversion.
Thank you.
It was a fairly simple conversion. I think it took about 10 days from the time that I received the locomotive until the finished product. I would work on it here and there, maybe take a couple of days off then get back to it.
I wasn’t going to go overboard with it, like cutting the frame and pushing the 2 halves out to the edge of the shell to narrow the gap between the trucks and pilots. The motor shield would have to be removed and even that would make for a tight fit for the front can motor and cab windshield.
The number font is incorrect, the horn should be on the other side and 6347 had a ratcheting nose brake. These aren’t too difficult to fix but more work than I’m willing to put into it. Overall, I’m pleased with the results but won’t be doing another anytime soon. It was a nice model out of the box that happens to look better after a few mods. 😉
