I dug out my H21 parts and did a little more research and IMO the SHS USRA
hopper would make the best candidate for GLa conversion. Inspired, I pulled one
off the shelf and went to work. I have a couple of photos in the group photo
section. I don't know how to link to it but the folder is called "GLa
conversion".
Basically, I filled down the USRA end sill and removed the supports. I then
added back the H21 supports and sill. Since I started with a PRR car, all it
needs is a bit of careful painting and you are done. (Ok, not really)
The brake end will be a bit more tricky since the GLa had a horizontal brake
wheel and the platform is higher. Other things needed are new end stirrups and
the lifting ring. But to me that would be good enough and not a funhouse hack.
Also, depending on the couplers used, there will be some work getting them
mounted. The sill moves things out and the pocket is prototype size making it a
tight fit for some.
So what I can (probably) supply is the end supports and sills.
Note, that I looked at an AM hopper and though the same thing could be done, it
would be much more work to make it a GLa. Particularly redoing all of the
ladders!
Just my opinion.
Keith Thompson
--- In [email protected], "kbt000" <kbt1@...> wrote:
>
> I have some H21 ends that I made and cast in resin. I believe I still have
> molds for them. If some one is interested I should be able to crank out a
> few. The sills are fairly detailed (IMHO) and would be fine on a GLa.
>
> This discussion has prompted me to think about doing some AM 2bay conversions.
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