Hello All;

A friend of mine sent me an email asking whether I had seen any information concerning an On30 model for a vertical-boilered steam locomotive.  He said there had been some discussion about it at a Yahoo On30 group site.  I noted that I had not seen anything here, but I would try to look around and try to find out about this locomotive.

I still have not seen anything here, so I thought I would ask whether anyone else at this site knows about it.

My friend is fond of using Bachmann On30 stock to kitbash Gn15 equipment, so I am sure he has an idea for a future project for the vertical-boilered locomotive.

Thanks to all in advance for any help.  I can only lurk from work, as corporate IT has a no post policy, so don't be upset if it takes me a day or longer to respond to any of your questions.

Sincerely,
David Meashey

Hi All;

Today I dug out my REA FA1 (Yeah, it's pre-Aristo Craft) to make a wheel center-to-center measurement for a friend. In the process I also uncovered my Bachmann Lyn 2-4-2t. I put Kadees on the FA1 while I had it out, and also looked at the Lyn to see how hard it would be to add Kadees to it. It looks like a pretty straight forward job.

Now here's the rub. The Lyn only has a couple of hours running time on it, and it ran well during those hours. BUT, I have read a lot at various sites that claims this locomotive is a real loser. The locomotive will probably never see more than light duty, but I still hate the thought of putting Kadees on a potential mantlepiece queen.

Your thoughts and experience please. Are the Kadees worth a go?

Thanks for your input,
David Meashey