We had one modeler here in Colorado who kitbashed a Mantua 2-6-6-2 to an On30
model of a Uintah articulated. The same could be done for Sumpter Valley and
other narrow gauge logging roads. I have a Mantua 2-6-6-2 which I bought some
years ago and would be interested in seeing a Q T-1 kitbash idea.
- John Manion
Denver, CO
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> Recently, I have been looking at the Mantua 2-6-6-2's on ebay (ho SCALE).
> From the photos on ebay, it appears that this engine could pass for the Q
> T2's with some modifications.
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> I wonder if anyone on the list has attempted to do this, and if so what your
> thoughts are. The domes need to be reworked, and then there is the issue of
> the tender.
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> I know that some one made the T1's in brass, as this was the same design as
> used by the GN and NP. Hard to find any of these, and when you do, they
> ain't cheep!
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> Ray Bedard
> San Jose CA
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