I converted a Rex 0-6-0 some years ago. It is 3/4 finished (like a lot of things here). I cut the tender steps out, cut another hole in the opposite side of the tender, and then epoxied the steps into the correct side of the tender. That was the hardest die cast metal I have ever experienced.
I do not know who cast the brass firebox "cap" but I think the casting firm kept the pattern. I got the casting from JOHN Sudimac way back. If Terry Putt has the pattern a casting could be made in a pewter type alloy. Terry Putt is a very skilled machinist. He has a family. They all like to eat, so professional work comes first. Terryis a quiet thoughtful person, loves the trains (such as the real 3 foot RR in his 5 acre yard) His diesel switcher was originally 4' 8 1/2" gauge to start with. When all metal prices soared it affected his parts costs drastically. Now that metal prices are way down, paying customers are gone????????? John Armstrong a.. Bill: Call me sometime. 440-256-1317 ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Hanslik, Jr. To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 8:11 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Rex 0-6-0 PRR Detail Kit Hello group. I am searching for the detail kit to convert a stanadard Rex/Putt 0-6-0 into a PRR version. I believe this package of parts consisted of Belpaire firebox corner castings, PRR style air tanks, and PRR style marker lights for the engine and tender. I believe the kit also contained a keystone plate for the smokebox front, but I don't need that part. Anyone who has a spare set or two of these parts, please contact me off list. Many thanks! Bill Hanslik, Jr. Uhrichsville, Ohio __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3719 (20081227) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ 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: mailto:[email protected] mailto:[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/
