@CentralFan1976 posted:There may be some detail in Kalmbach's Fantastic 4-8-4's; I have a copy and will check for you. That's the only reference to the NdeM Niagra's I've seen, but do remember that they were the smallest of the species. They look to be about the boiler size of a heavy Mikado, with 4-wheel trucks.
Thanks so much. Any information would be a great help.
@Jerry Nolan posted:Since scale proportion is not an issue my first thought was a Lionel 736 Berkshire or the Williams equivalent. A four-wheel pilot truck (part# 8100-520) is a quick screwdriver replacement on a Berk and there's your 4-8-4. How much NdeM-specific detailing you want to apply is up to you.
I have definitely considered this. A Berk would be a pretty easy base to paint and detail and like you said the pilot truck swap would be simple. I worry that the boiler may be too wide though. Perhaps replacing the headlight with a larger one would help. Are the cowcatchers on berks easily removed? I have one so I suppose I could go and see.
