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When I was modeling in HO, I dived into converting some of the brass Nickel Plate Products brass CB&Q K-2 4-6-0's into distinctive models, intending to use them as the foundation of a roster for a layout featuring the Q's former Keokuk & Western line from Keokuk to Centerville, IA. I re-motored/re-geared these models with 12x24 Mashima can motor (needed something really small to fit in that narrow firebox!) and NWSL 36-1 idler gearbox so that they would be quiet, reliable and perform well with DCC. Of equal significance, I also changed details to represent specific engines based on photographs. I completed one of the models before I exited HO, and sold it to a fortunate modeler on ebay some 15 years ago. I have two more engines that have been
languishing among my unfinished projects in the
interim. These are the more interesting of the engines because
both have
replacement tenders along with other detail modifications. One
(CB&Q #666) has a low switcher tender (Oriental Limited G-8
switcher donor) as did the prototype (See attached photo). The
other (CB&Q
#638) has a modified GN tender (Overland GN E-15 donor) with
rounded coal boards (coal bunker has been shortened) as were
prominent on smaller CB&Q and GN motive power (Photo
attached). I suspect that among this group there is a fellow prototype modeler who can see the potential in these models and might have an interest. Unfortunately, both still need some work, and my aging hands and eyes make it a challenge to do such things in HO now. Here's what I have:
Each of these would be a one-of-a-kind model when complete. If you are interested in augmenting your roster with some unique small HO Burlington steam power that has been significantly enhanced, these projects would be the ticket. If you'd like both models, I'll offer them together for $560. I also have another Mashima 1224 motor and
the NWSL 165-6 1.5mm Conversion kit, which includes worm, bushings
and washer components that are required to convert NWSL gear boxes
to by mounting the worm to the motor shaft. These are the
components I used for the re-motoring of the K-2 models. I also
have a NWSL 136-6 double idler gearbox, 28-1 ratio which fits a
3mm axle though is a different ratio than on the other models, but
similar in other respects. These motors and parts are much less
available than they once were, so are very desirable for guys
doing their own work. Each is as-new in the original package. $85
for this lot of components. Finally, I have an additional Overland
Models GN brass E-15 tender with coal bunker shortened in an
identical fashion as the #638 tender. Other details still to be
completed, key detail castings included. No original box. $95.
Additional photographs available upon request. Buyer to pay
actual shipping. Reasonable offers will be considered. Payment by
PayPal Friends & Family, Apple Cash, Zelle, Check or Money
Order accepted. Electronic payment preferred. Please direct inquiries off-list to steamera@netins.net. Thanks for your interest. Rob Adams -- Rob Adams Ankeny, Iowa _._,_._,_
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