A DIY Headlight Ring for Prewar Tinplate | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

M. Mitchell MarmelOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I have a 259E missing its headlight:

It occurred to me that a snap fastener ring would do the job:

With the boiler front removed, the pins are peened down:

Et voila! Another triumph for the Razorback Railroad, Traction and Scrapple Co. resident Mad Scientist!

Mitch

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11/13/2310:00 AM

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Harry HenningOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBERFORUM SPONSOR

Bowser used to make that casting. I still have a few left. Harry cool

11/19/2311:05 AM

M. Mitchell MarmelOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

@Harry Henning posted:
Bowser used to make that casting. I still have a few left. Harry

What's the part number and cost?

Mitch

11/19/2312:34 PM

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