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JoeD

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Narrow Gauge 70 Ton
« on: December 21, 2012, 05:47:40 PM »
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Has anyone seen any articles converting the Bachmann 70-tonner into the SP Narrow Gauge version?  I thought when that model made it to the shelves the narrow gauge community would take this on...but so far not much.

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Re: Narrow Gauge 70 Ton
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2012, 06:30:42 PM »
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I don't have a 70T, but my 44T has similar trucks. The bulk of the truck that holds the gears is too wide to fit Z gauge wheels around it. So if it can be converted, it won't be a simple thing.
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Re: Narrow Gauge 70 Ton
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2012, 08:53:43 AM »
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Here's what I'd suggest:

Look at RLW's page on what mechanism he used for the Nn3 50-tonner:
https://www.republiclocomotiveworks.com/show_item.php?ID=475

and I still have ONE complete resin 70-tonner kit available:
http://www.randgust.com/prod05.htm
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Re: Narrow Gauge 70 Ton
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2012, 07:39:13 PM »
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I'm afraid that, when you narrow gauge it, you'll find the hood width issue that's somewhat tolerable gets really annoying.
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