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You are right about the cab. Although I didn't fix it on my B6s, I am fussier now than I used to be, so I would fix it if I were doing this today.If you are contemplating sawing off the cab, you could try reusing the Trix cab. You would have to file off all the rivets and file the front and back shorter, to keep the windows centered. That would probably mean cutting the front wall out first, and putting it back in after you file the walls shorter on the front. Archer rivet decals would make short work of replacing the filed-off decals. Don't forget to shorten the cab roof overhang.
The PRR B6s had 56" drivers, not the 51" drivers that were common on 0-6-0 switchers, and it really shows when you look at this model compared to prototype photos. The Trix drivers are scale 53" across the tread, with big flanges, so they looked close. These Bachmann drivers look smaller.The B6s was a beefy looking machine and the driver size was a big part of that. There is probably nothing you can do about the driver size. But you CAN try lowering the boiler some more. Getting it low down over the drivers will make them look bigger.
So that's one of the "new" mechanisms? What's with that clunky-looking valve gear? Before posting this, I went to "Spookshow's" site just to double check, and sure enough, that hasn't changed.One would think that that aspect of the model would have been up-graded by Bachmann as well...we know they can do it; look at the gear on their 2-8-0...Mark in Oregon
Wolfe: Why the black roofs on the older trailers? I always thought that they were the same orange as the sides. Do you know something that I don't?
...It's as if a different group of people is given the task to design and manufacture one of these, and none of the groups talk to each other.
Cruised out to Gettysburg to catch up with Adam (mu126aeh) to exchange currency for engines. Got to do a shake down ops session for his newly renovated/redesigned Glatfelter mill section. I thought it went quite well and notes were made of items to be added for enhanced operations. The lad (he's half my age) has an achievable vision for the scene and the talents to make it happen.
What Max said. I own 5 different Bachmann steam locomotives and each one is unique. It's as if a different group of people is given the task to design and manufacture one of these, and none of the groups talk to each other.
One project such project - designing a PE detail fret to do the as-built (pre-Ajax) caboose endrails and walk around cupola for the Espee C-30-1 (AKA the ubiquitous MTL N scale woodside caboose)(stay tuned).
Verne finally returned to the shop last week. He mumbled something about not having anything in common with Miss Dee anymore, and before I could stop him, he grabbed an old Minitrix 0-6-0 boiler shell, a new Bachmann 0-6-0 mechanism, and the Dremel. Three days later, he returned with this. (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) The biggest issue so far is that the cab is about 2 feet 4 inches longer that the prototype's, the PRR b6. This discrepancy is visible in archival photos. Do any of the other SPF's out there know any more about this than I do? Was the Minitrix cab longer to hide their motor?I could remove the Minitrix cab and replace it with the Bachmann cab....Oh, yeah, the idea for this whole concept came from Max Magliaro in another thread, so he gets to share in the credit/blame for this project.Any comments, positive or negative? Max?
What to do about the cab?There's always this: https://www.shapeways.com/product/NP6SE6DCR/n-scale-pennsylvania-h9-e6-g5-cab?optionId=12210016 but I think it might be the wrong style.If you're going for "generic" there are a number of other cabs available on Shapeways that might fit the bill.
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