Improving RTR locos
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Replacing the chassis The ultimate modification to the chassis is of course to replace it altogether. Comet have a range of etched brass kits available to build replacement chassis for both kits and RTR models. This photo shows an example of a Comet chassis fitted to a Bachmann 56xx class loco, using Ultra Scale wheels. |
Fitting Kadee couplings The American-made Kadee couplings are increasingly being used by British modellers for improved scope and operation in coupling. This photo is a close up of a Bachmann 43xx pony truck upside down to show where the NEM No. 20 Kadee was drilled and fixed. |
Closing the gap Like some other RTR locos, the 43xx has a rather large gap between tender and loco, designed to allow for tight curves. The photo shows how plastic can be glued to the tender drawbar to close the gap. Fall plate and crew still to be fitted in this picture. |
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