An (almost) perfect running RS3

[faraway]

I wanted a smooth running MILW RS3 but I could only get an Atlas Seaboard RS3 and an Athearn RTR MILW RS3.
So I got a wonderful drive and a nice shell to be matched. It was a surprisingly easy three step process.

1. Some easy milling at both ends of the Atlas frame to fit into the Athearn shell

2. Cut off the clips at the Athearn shell

3. Close the coupler gaps at the shell to hold the shell "Atlas style" in place (the cuts at the steps are not required, made them trying to avoid milling)

Here we go, looks like Athearn and runs and sounds like Atlas


Front and rear LED lights are next. The specific number boards are on order. That will take weeks or month...

ps. The unused Atlas shell still fits on the drive. I am thinking about an CR RS3m shell to be used as a alternative.