I have been brain storming future project ideas to accurately portray specific steam locomotives that aren't currently offered by the major manufactures by kitbashing. I haven't kit bashed a locomotive before so the donor locomotive would need to be on the inexpensive side. I was looking at MTH Railking starter set 2-8-0 locomotives but improving the side rods would be a challenge, they look flimsy and don't include a complete valve gear. Has anyone ever upgraded a locomotive like this to more detailed side rods and valve gear?
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