spectrum 4-4-0 convert to jupiter

Started by MBursztein, June 30, 2012, 03:59:04 PM

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MBursztein

I would like to know if any of the dcc/sound equipped Spectrum 4-4-0's can be converted to the Jupiter and UP 119 by replacing the locomotive shells with those available Bachmann and shown on the parts list.
It seems to me that this is better option than adding DCC and sound to the standard Bachmann Jupiter and UP 119.

richg

It can be done but you better have good modeling experience.
If Harold is still around, he might have suggestions. He has done similar stuff with this era of locos. Don't forget. Many locos did not have air pumps in the 1870's and those that started to have air pumps had them on the drivers side of the loco.
There are a lot of HO scale detail parts still being sold.

Rich