08-26-2012, 01:07 PM
I continued my exploration about 0-6-0. I found out CN class O-12-a could be easily bashed from a USRA design. To verify that, I compared dimensionnal data from a recent Bachmann 0-6-0 (the toy train version) and the prototype locomotive diagram (http://cnlines.ca/CNcyclopedia/loco/diagrams/o-12-a.jpg).
Surprisingly, it fits quite right if you shorten the boiler a little bit. I used a Bachmann Consolidation cab from my junk box. Almost a perfect match according to old pictures on CNRphotos:
Here's the result. In gray is the original Bachmann engine. I didn't locate details as much have to be redone.
However, the tender must be built from scratch. Big deal!
The only thing that bothers me is the quality of recent non-Spectrum steamers... it would feel bad to bash a P2K locomotive for this bash!
Matt
Surprisingly, it fits quite right if you shorten the boiler a little bit. I used a Bachmann Consolidation cab from my junk box. Almost a perfect match according to old pictures on CNRphotos:
Here's the result. In gray is the original Bachmann engine. I didn't locate details as much have to be redone.
However, the tender must be built from scratch. Big deal!
The only thing that bothers me is the quality of recent non-Spectrum steamers... it would feel bad to bash a P2K locomotive for this bash!
Matt
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