Brass vs Bachmann, Southern Pacific 2-8-0's

[johnb]

After getting the Oriental Limited 2-8-0, and ignoring the Bachmann one, I decided to take a closer look at the Bachmann and see what needs to be done to make it look more like a family member.


The 3 biggest issues with the Bachmann is the running gear, the domes and the cab roor details.

Of the three, I feel like I can fix the sand dome, and I have started on the roof.

[Chris333]

Running gear is simple, just cut it off. Sand dome will be the hardest because under it is where the frame connect all the wires at.

[Spades]

All the images and links are gone from Train Board. https://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/san-diego-and-arizona-eastern-blog.52520/  There was a pictorial/thread of a Bachmann 2-8-0 to a SP (SD&AE) C-8? 2-8-0.  It involves exchanging domes filling a large hole remove ladders minor mods to cab and details on the shell,  Model Power vanderbilt tender.

[johnb]

All the images and links are gone from Train Board. https://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/san-diego-and-arizona-eastern-blog.52520/  There was a pictorial/thread of a Bachmann 2-8-0 to a SP (SD&AE) C-8? 2-8-0.  It involves exchanging domes filling a large hole remove ladders minor mods to cab and details on the shell,  Model Power vanderbilt tender.

thanks,  I am going to kitbash the stock tender to look like the one on 2829

[MDW]

Looking forward to seeing how it goes.   
I’ve got 10 consolidations to modify in between building my layout......

Michel

[johnb]

After a year, I have decided to move forward with this project.  I have purchased a pair of practice shells and tenders. My end goal is to model 2829, with a square tender...below is Tony Thompson's great modeling...


I am already making progress on this project...

[NDave]

I converted a Bachmann 2-8-0 to a facsimile of UP #618:





There are a couple threads on nscale.net, the first documenting the sound install into the MP Vandy tender, and the second regarding mods to the loco. I still haven't gotten round to cutting modding the valve gear... I have a spare set that I plan to mod and then install, maybe a project for this winter.

[johnb]

I went rummaging through my old detail parts collection and I found a Detail Associates Sunbeam headlight and a strange round disc, the disc became the oil hatch, and the light is on the back of the tender! I also learned how difficult it is to make a 2mm square for that cab's roof vent. Next I shaved the cab side, and added more putty to get rid of the divot in the boiler. She is rough, but looking right for the job.