skroencke posted:Mario,
I have one started, I abandoned the FM Lionel underframe because when I measured (hopefully correctly) the motors sat too high and I would have either had to modify the flywheels or find shorter motors. What I did was take the original Rivarossi frame and modify it to accept cut sections of MTH frame. This worked well since I also discovered there were pivot issues and I could move the centerlines of the trucks anywhere I wanted (within reason). I suspect there might be a problem with the pivot centerlines with the Lionel frame as well. Using the original plastic frame also enabled me to continue to use the mounting tabs for the shell and not reinvent the mounting. What I give up are the great looking Lionel sideframes- but I am hopeful to come across some MTH C-liner side frames.
Attached is a photo of 5016 in progress- still a long way to go!!! 6600 is not far behind.
Scott
That looks great!
can you share something me details about what you did to build it? Decals and such...
Especially the frame details!
thanks,
Mario
