I have converted the Bachmann 2-8-0  with the 2-6-0 boiler, minor cutting and grinding. The 2-8-0 boiler/cab is about 1&1/2 inches longer,
perhaps a 2-8-2 chassis might work better or boiler shortening would be required.

   Ken Clark
    GWN

      Fred

       Got a kick out of the opening sequence for the videos.

       Ken Clark
        GWN

       The article was in the May 1975 issue of the Gazette.

  First D&RG cars were 4 wheel cars with a length of either  14 FT or  17FT   1872-gone by 1903
  second order cars were 2 truck with a length of 22FT     1872-1903 ICC rule change did not
make it feasible to upgrade.

  Short cars 20FT 6In  Gondola were built by Magor for Braden Copper Co in Chile for use on the
Railways 2FT 6In line.


     Ken Clark
      GWN

    Last of 3 plans arrived today from Coronado, finally have the complete 15 plan set for
the IRCA in Guatamala. All 1/4In scale.


   Ken Clark
     GWN

   On the first page of the BMB, scroll down to FAQ and in the ON30 section you will find instructions for various drive replacements. Rail Truck, Rail Bus, Davenport & Climax.

    Ken
     GWN

      Dave

   Great photos of the Esquel operation, missed out twice on making a tour trip, maybe third time lucky. Working on a couple of their boxcars for my layout. have modelled a bridge and
a tank car, working on one of  Henschel 2-8-2's which operates there.

  Also a couple of videos on the line.

     Ken

    Royce

    My wish list <G>.

   Baldwin OF 2-8-2  25 built for Argentina  Esquel line  2Ft 6In

   Lima  2 Truck 40T SHAY
   Lima  3 Truck 60T SHAY

      10  40Ton and 6 60Ton operated by Braden Copper Co  Chile 2Ft 6In Gauge
       One of each on Display still.

  Diesel   Baldwin-Whitcomb  60Ton  built for Braden Copper Co to replace the Shay locomotives.


     Ken Clark
       GWN

       While not a Beyer-Garratt 2-8-0+0-8-2, E.Hattons / Heljen offer a B-G  LMS 2-6-0+0-6-2 in
  OO scale. It runs flawlessly with dual motors, DCC plug in. I did upset E Hattons when I suggested I may repaint it for the Canadian Pacific Railway though! <G>. The scale difference between HO & OO is not noticeable with a consist of HO cars.

    Ken Clark
     GWN

     JV

    Just got off the phone with  "Coronado Scale Models" after ordering some plans I was short of.
    Give them a try, may have the plans in stock.

  Phone # is 602-254-9656

    Ken Clark
       GWN

      Just took a look at the Bachmann HO Thomas products, and they offer the brake van
   for the Thomas line.

   Ken Clark
     GWN

Quote from: Sparks on March 30, 2015, 01:20:50 AM
Thinking back to what InsideTrack said, I wonder how difficult it would be to show the factory the artwork that the large scale brake van is using, and apply it to the OO/HO brake van.
[It would be one heck of an improvement, and rekindle interest in a product that a lot of people have forgotten about.

     Or you could go to Bachmann UK, and take a look at the OO scale brake vans they already offer  in there freight car line up.

   Ken Clark
     GWN

      JV

   Coronado Scale Models offered plans by Edward H Cass for the ET&WNC engines # 10-14 in 1/4" scale, not sure if still available or current price.


   Ken Clark
     GWN

   Doug

  I can remember when the only commercial vendors were the LHS's. The Supertrain show just keeps getting bigger & better every year. Maybe we will hit 15.000+ visiter's this year.

   Ken Clark
     GWN

        For suitable cars, take a look at Bachmann UK or PECO products.

    Ken Clark
      GWN

    Andy

   The May-June 1981 issue of NG&SLG has plans for the  #12 Mexicano OF 2-8-0.
   The Sept-Oct  1977 has plans for their 30Ft Boxcars.


      Ken
       GWN