That looks great! I have a second shell that I need to swap onto my frame, that I put all my work into.
This in-depth look into additional details should help too... https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...mmodore-vanderbilt-1
When you reattach the front plaque, it needs to be up higher than the original location that Lionel location...
If you look at where the stock plaque is, and some google photos, you can see that it's up higher closer to the smokebox access hatch.
Here's where I put mine (all pictures below my own).
Don't forget the scale pilot truck and add brake beams.
ATS shoe on the tender truck...
Cold water feed pump on fireman's side...
Keep up the great work!
(Yes, I still have to swap the shell... I know.)
