northfolk and western 611

[joep]

I have a son who is autistic.  He really likes steam trains and has ho size trains. Since he does not understand the value of money he is costing me a furtune. For Christmas he would like a Northfolk and Western 611.  He is not using DCC. My question is 2 fold. One,does Bachmann sell just the train without having DCC on board(keeping the cost down for me)? Second, he already has a N&W 610, can I buy just the outside covering of the train (the shell of N&W 611) and put it on the engine part? Thanks, Joe

[jayl1]

Just a thought if you do not want to buy a second engine - - Do you know someone who could decal a new number on the 610?  He could paint over (or remove)  the old number & re-do it as 611.  There have been a few threads on this forum on  removing  original lettering from an engine or car.

[joep]

I could try that.

[jayl1]

Click the search button above the forum & type in "remove lettering"  There are plenty of ideas there.  Most work well.  I would suggest covering the new decal with a coat of FLAT paint though when finished..

[SteamGene]

You mean cover the decal with Dullcoat, don't you?  Flat black paint would conceal the decal. 
Gene

[jayl1]

You mean cover the decal with Dullcoat, don't you?  Flat black paint would conceal the decal. 
Gene

Dullcoat will "hide" the decal.  I should also add - gloss coat the area before adding the new decal.

[RAM]

 gloss coat the area before adding the new decal. Yes  Dullcoat will "hide" the decal.  No.  Dullcoat will not hide the decales.  Oh it might if you put 600 coats on.  One other thing is the kid will want 611 as well as 610.

[pdlethbridge]

do 610 on one side and 611 on the other. I won't tell

[joep]

Someone I work with found a website called modeltrainstuff.com  They have the decals I'm looking for to change it over to a 611.  Thanks to everyone who has helped!  You helped make a little boys Christmas!!!!

[grumpy]

Before you make the changes have a look at Broadway limited they also sell the N and W
4-8-4 . The loco is excellent and may sell lower than Bachman's at some shops.
Don