More than once, I've thought that I've needed to fill in the pilot holes
in my PA's, GP-35's etc. etc.! It seem that most of our engines could
use a simple urethane (or similar) casting to make these a quick simple
appearance enhancement. I filled the front of my U 25B's when I
re-detailed those units, but then you realize how many engines need the
work you sort of go drift into other projects.
I think somebody doing this could make a tidy little business making up
little mini kits for most of our engines--AM--SHS and now Lionel/AF.
Additionally more modern versions of the front pilots (less the illegal
front steps) would help keep our railroads from receiving those pesky
government fines! Go to it Bill!
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
All,
I am in the very last leg of a major project which I will report on
later -- maybe this week. Some time before spring springs I could
investigate making a new pilot or some other part which more easily
converts the U33 into a fixed scale coupler loco if someone cares to
send me theirs to look at. I think with reasonable surety I will not
be buying the U33 because it is too new for my era.
Thank You,
Bill Lane
