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

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

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...