Thanks, all who responded to my question regarding the 2-6-0 head light. They are all appreciated.

I won't be attempting this modification but a friend of considerable experience will.

I'll be happy to post a photo of his work on the 2-6-0 when it's completed.

Thanks, again for rapid responses.

Barry,

I would like to reposition the headlight on my 2-6-0 from above the smokebox to the center of the smokebox front. Has anyone of you done this and how difficult is it to do?

Thanks,

Barry

Thanks, Len.

Very much appreciated!

exprail

Will these coaches go around 24" radius curves or what is the minimum radius?

Thanks,

exprail

Sucess! The tender lite came off with a little effort pushing it up from below with a small, screw driver and after having been in the freezer for a day. I will now patch the 1/8" hole where it was and drill a centered hole for the new one, un-screw the interior light source, move it to center and fasten it with double sided tape.

Thanks, gentlemen, for all your help and suggestions.

Barry

Thanks, bb I'll give that atry tomorrow.

Barry

Thanks, Jonathan...it's sitting in the freezer now.

Barry

I would like to move my 2-6-0 tender lite from the side to the middle but I can't get the the fixture to come loose when gently, pulling up on it. I have a hunch it's glued on rather than just held in by friction.

Any suggestions on easy removal?

Thanks,

Barry

Yes Ram it should be an easy job if that's a skill a person has.

Have you done this already and could maybe share a photo of your installation?

Thanks,

Barry

Thanks, Trainman.

I thought it might be a simple swap but not sure if it would fit.

Barry

Thanks, Terry for the Facebook suggestion...I'll look into it.

Barry

Thanks, Electric Fan for the clarification on the diesel body shells. Mine are both sound engines so I'll need to remember this.

Barry

Hi Roger:

Nope no suggestions on a photo sharing site. I post most my stuff on MRH or Proto Groups sites.

If you care to email, me off lne we can exchange email addresses.

Mine is wc99110@gmail.com

Thanks,

Barry

Hi Roger:

Yes I do the same because as point out the plugs don't always match the receptacles.

Care to share any our your engine/tender swaps and have you installed backup tender lights?

Thanks,

Barry

Thanks, ACY. Much appreciated along with the previous responses from the Yard Master and Jon.

I realize that the 2-8-0s came with a variety of tender style through the years. But I model the IC (the first railroad I worked for in the 60s) which the 2-8-0 is a close model of. I was hoping to swap one of my 2-8-0 tender shells for the 2-10-2 tender shell to obtain a tender backup light and then wire it accordingly. But didn't know if it was too long to fit the 2-8-0 tender chassis.

Thanks, too for the GP40 info. ... I'll figure on purchasing a pair of UP shells to alternate with my NS ones.

Barry