Bachmann 2-6-6-2

[GN.2-6-8-0]

for the risk takers just wish to say the Bachmanns C&O 2-6-6-2s can be modified with a little daring to make a really great looking engine by eliminating its heritage and resembling more of a generic or railroad modified engine.
part that will make most nervous is taking a razor saw to the smokebox front  

[J3a-614]

Looks like it worked!  Is that the Cal-Scale smokebox front?  Did it give any troubles with fit?

Now I have to get up the nerve to alter the running boards on my Life Like 2-8-8-2s to more closely resemble what the Virginian did to their engines. . .

Thanks for sharing.

[jonathan]

You are much braver than me.  I find the more expensive the model, the less likely I am going to tinker with it.

I bow in your direction.  Great stuff.

Regards,

Jonathan

[Woody Elmore]

I notice the air pumps moved to the fireman's side. This is really nice work.

[GN.2-6-8-0]

Looks like it worked!  Is that the Cal-Scale smokebox front?  Did it give any troubles with fit?

Now I have to get up the nerve to alter the running boards on my Life Like 2-8-8-2s to more closely resemble what the Virginian did to their engines. . .

Thanks for sharing.

The smokebox front is the 108 inch by Cary. p/n 105 and was a dead on perfect fit,only needed to grind down the bottom edge to clear the steam delivery pipe underneath the boiler front