Looking for a Specific Tender

[tetters]

I think that, appearance wise, it would probably look better if the Spectrum tender was cut down rather than the Rivarossi tenders. The best is definitely the Proto tender, but I'd guess that it'd cost $$$.

I think you are right, now that I've had a chance to have a really good look at it. The spectrum tender is powered which is a plus, something not all Proto tenders are or so I've read from several on-line sources.

It would need to be shortened and lowered a bit plus have the trucks changed out...so that kinda defeats the bonus of having the powered trucks already there. The coal box(?) would need to be narrowed in order to have the clear sightlines down the back for switching duties. The more I think about it, the more I am encouraged by the idea that I could do some surgery on it and everything will turn out just dandy. If I can manage to modify the tender then perhaps I'll turn my attention to the loco. hock:

Alas, so much to do though...