Roundhouse 0-6-0 vs DCC/Sound

[sailormatlac]

Hi,

I recently came upon a rare picture of a locomotive specifically built by MLW to work on wharves at Quebec City. At least, two of them were 0-6-0 with slope tender. It was built in the 1910s.



Among all models easily found on the market, all USRA-based models are a no-go. I found that the old Roundhouse 0-6-0 switcher was very, very, very similar in both look, proportion and details. It would be a great candidate for bashing and redetailling. Also, I like the all metal construction that make it a good puller.

I would like to know if making it DCC would be relatively easy and if sound could be incorporated in it... (the tender is so tiny!) Can it be upgraded to modern standard and still be a good engine at slow speed? Would you suggest a remotoring? I'm aware I should put a lot of work on it, but if it can save me a lot of troubles.

I suspect this project could easily turn into a frankeinstein thing! If you know of other suitable plastic engines, let me know.

@Lutz: I've seen in some topic here your reworked this engine. Were you satisfied with the results?

Thanks!

Matt