10-04-2017, 06:29 PM
Great to see this build getting underway 
. I remember doing some research on this Bowser kit at one time and if I remember correctly, this drive is the same drive under Bowser's H-9. So yes, the cylinder chest is of Pennsy vintage. And Steve, the H-9 I had been working on in the "challenge" originally had the brass frame. For some reason after a period of time I noticed the frame had failed solder joint. Which is why when I began the rebuild of the H-9, I tracked down a Zamac frame. Although I've seen from your other builds that you have the equipment to go over those joints. But, believe it or not, Bowser still has them on they're website, part 1-820, for 7 bucks. I'm just throwing that out there for your consideration.
Mark
Oh, and BTW I also have a small collection of those Bachmann I-10's, too.
. I remember doing some research on this Bowser kit at one time and if I remember correctly, this drive is the same drive under Bowser's H-9. So yes, the cylinder chest is of Pennsy vintage. And Steve, the H-9 I had been working on in the "challenge" originally had the brass frame. For some reason after a period of time I noticed the frame had failed solder joint. Which is why when I began the rebuild of the H-9, I tracked down a Zamac frame. Although I've seen from your other builds that you have the equipment to go over those joints. But, believe it or not, Bowser still has them on they're website, part 1-820, for 7 bucks. I'm just throwing that out there for your consideration.Mark
Oh, and BTW I also have a small collection of those Bachmann I-10's, too.