55n3 K-27, could be built for less than $200, YIKES

[hminky]

Some one asked me a while back about "Modern" power in 55n3 here is my findings on the D&RGW K-27 in Scale55:



The Bachmann On30 2-8-0 matches the K-27 plans in the June 1973 Model Railroader.

It has been done in Large Scale, I never realized that the Bachmann 2-8-0 was converted to a smaller scale K-27.



William D. Hemmeter/Dave Fletcher have done it in Large Scale. Their article can be found at:

http://archive.mylargescale.com/articles/articles/k27/k27-01.asp

The On30 Bachmann 2-8-0's are going for $90 so you could have a 55n3 K-27 for under $200 easy.

What is 55n3:

http://www.55n3.org/

We will have more on "Modern" narrow gauge in the future.

Thank you if you visit
Harold

[hminky]

Found a locomotive that matches the On30 2-8-0 in 55n3:



Most of the On30 Bachmann locomotives will work in 55n3 if you are modeling post 1900 narrow gauge. The ten-wheeler is too large. The Mogul with a few Bowser parts will make a great 55n3 2-8-0. All that needs is the domes lowered.



Harold

[hminky]

Here is another conversion applicable to 55n3:

http://tumbledowncreek.com/www/K-27_.html



Harold