Share and learn about repairing, restoring, and detailing model railroad locomotives. Specializing, but certainly not limited to, vintage steam locos such as Mantua, Varney, John English, Penn Line, Bowser, and MDC Roundhouse. We also have topics on all aspects of railroading, and welcome new ideas. We have many members who are also in other fine discussion groups, and enjoy input from those areas. Both brand new and experienced modelers are welcome to join us.
Hello Mr John B B . I agree , and it does lend itself to a bunch of modifications . Too good not to use them if you can .  Henry H. Hello Mr John B B .
I did a kit bash on one of these for a local modeler. He had come up with some IHC 2-8-0 mechanisms without boilers and asked me if I could do anything with
Yes, it most certainly IS impressive. I'm copying many of the techniques he shows (especially the removal of the second sand dome) for my Mantua "0-8-0 to