Reply to "Super detailed Santa Fe E6 converting to 2 rail wheels with narrowed side frames: FINISHED !"

NortonOGR Forum Member

Ron H posted:
Norton,
Here are the measurements; The E6 car bodies were lowered to 1 and 1/16th inches over the rail. Due to the anticlimber lip of 1/16th inch or so, the pilot is 1 inch over the rail where it meets the anti climber. The bottom of the pilot will be a scale 4 to 6 inches over the rail. Adjust lowering the Mth body to yield this result with whatever pilot you use.
Be advised I had to bend the cast Lionel pilots to configure to the anticlimber.
On the Lionels, rather than cutting the body posts only, I ground the height lugs on the trucks and trimmed the body posts.
So, it is a little involved. Hope this helps. any other questions you have, just post em.

Thanks Ron. I will compare with the MTH pilot. Right now the body has only been lowered .100" by shaving the mounting posts and smoke unit legs.

Hadn't considered modifying the trucks but will take a look.

Pete

8/13/189:07 AM

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