Ok, 2 years later I just ordered the Bowser 356 conversion kit. With Bowser to stop making steam locomotives, I ordered mine today finally.

A few questions. How is the headlight affected? Smoke unit? Do they need to be reattached to the Bowser unit and how is this done.

Also what is envolved to remove the gear assembly from the old Bachmann unit? Does it come off in one piece?

Thanks,

Mark

Ok, 2 years later I just ordered the Bowser 356 conversion kit.

A few questions. How is the headlight affected? Smoke unit? Do they need to be reattached to the Bowser unit and how is this done.

Also what is envolved to remove the gear assembly from the old Bachmann unit? Does it come off in one piece?

Thanks,

Mark

I know, but it would be nice for Bachmann to bring back or update a newer version of the HO scale CB&Q 4-8-4. Its one nice locomotive.

Thanks and hope to see one coiming soon from Bachmann.

Mark

Any chance on adding the HO CB&Q 4-8-4 in the newer version?

Thats the one I have now and would love a newer version in that road name.

thanks,

Mark

Thanks for all the advice and help. I am thinking of ordering through Walthers, there list price is 69.95. Anyone know of a better price through another online store they recommend?

Thanks,

Mark

Is it best to paint before assembly or after? Is it easier to spray paint it or brush? Also is flat black the best choice or color? Sorry for all the questions.

Thanks,

Mark

6-3206 Replacement Mechanism Kits For Bachmann Locomotives -- For 4-8-4 Northern w/Long Tender @69.95

Above is what I found in the Walthers catalog, would this kit be for conversion of a standard CB&Q Northern HO 4-8-4 with 52 Tender?

How easy is it to switch out? Is the Bowser kit already built and just needs to be swaped? Does it effect the headlight or smoke unit?

Has anyone done this and the reviews of the the difference in operation?

Thanks,

Mark

What about the 2 I asked about? Which one is the older version?

Is there any differance in the 2?

Is there a difference in the 4-8-4 HO Northern from the white yellow square box loco to the long white narrow loco boxed one?

Is one older than the other? Any difference in quality or motors, etc?

Just curious...