LNE ( ex PRR ) 2-8-2

[e-paw]

Thanks everyone. I may try that Idea Mike. The track height on my layout is about 45 inches so from my viewing angle the worm is not that big of a problem. I'm kind of torn on the idea, I'm worried about trading off one unrealistic detail for another. A big flat plate under the boiler may not look that much better. I may use a trick that worked on my 4-8-0 from the End of year challenge. On that steamer I added equalising springs to the frame, that should be enough to distract your eye away from the gear,,I hope.