I did one of the Mantua conversions before the V&T conversion kit was available. I remember building it with a replacement can motor and using some other NWSL drive train parts. I did the tank version as a 90% Uintah model and had thoughts of doing a tender version. I always thought they would be a good rod logging loco. Bachmann also has an 0n30 2-4-4-2 that could be a fun freelance loco in S. Just too many ideas and not enough time.
Dave Heine Easton, PA -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of adguytrains Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 5:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Bachmann On30 Climax Conversion to S? Dave... Thanks for your keen insight. I, too, have been debating converting the Climax to S or Sn3. The Backwoods Miniatures kit is sounding better and better after your observations. I should'a bought that one on eBay last spring. The Bachmann 2-6-6-2 is another tempting conversion to S or Sn3. It has to run better than my old V&T kit "Sampson" conversion of the Mantua HO engine. Bob Hogan ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
