atsf 4-8-4

[baldwinmikado]

 i am planning on trying to model the ATSF 3751. I have seen models of the loco but they are brass and cost a good bit. I have been wondering if it is possible to use a bachmann atsf 4-8-4 to model the 3751. i just need to know is if anybdy has tried to do this, and what modifications or detail procedures they used and about how much did it cost. I know places and have been to train shows where i can get the 4-8-4 for about 100$ and i would like to if possible keep it under 250$

[RAM]

The only thing common is that they are both 4-8-4s.  Check on ebay.  Broadway limited made some 3751s.  right now ebay has 3759.

[bobwrgt]

The Bachmann model is of the 3781/3784  in the 1940-1950's.
Without research i don't thing it would be hard to do a 3751. How close do you want it to be??

[union pacific 844]

im going to be buying a dcc atsf 4-8-4 and going to  get it re numbered to 3751 cheaper then a pre ordering  $300 plus shipping  Broadway  limited  4-8-4  3751 has dcc  sound and smoke 

[nfmisso]

i am planning on trying to model the ATSF 3751. I have seen models of the loco but they are brass and cost a good bit. I have been wondering if it is possible to use a bachmann atsf 4-8-4 to model the 3751. i just need to know is if anybdy has tried to do this, and what modifications or detail procedures they used and about how much did it cost. I know places and have been to train shows where i can get the 4-8-4 for about 100$ and i would like to if possible keep it under 250$

So your budget is the locomotive plus $150- for detailing parts - you are not going to end up with a very close representation in that budget.  If you want an accurate model close to that cost, get a BLI model.  If you are looking for a challenging project that will not be as accurate representation of 3751 - go for it. 

Join the historical society, get lots of photographs taken as close as possible to the day you want to represent the locomotive.  Steam locomotives changed dramatically over their lifetime, so the images you work from need to be dated.

Get these magazines:

Model Railroading November 2004  p. 16
Railfan & Railroad December 2002  p. 34
CTC Board May 2002  p. 38
Railfan & Railroad January 2002  p. 36
Finescale Railroader October 1999  p. 32
Trains December 1992  p. 34
Trains September 1992  p. 32 

Images of the MRG can be found here:
http://www.trainlife.com/magazines/pages/125/9014/november-2004-page-16

here are some more images: http://www.trainlife.com/search?query=3751