model locomotive dimensions index?

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Don't know of any list, but can tell you right now that such a chassis will 
be hard to find.   Jim Nichols
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> I'm posting this to any group of which I am a member, and which I think 

> might have someone out there who would know the answer, so please forgive 

> any multiple posts you may receive.

>

> There is an online index of 45mm gauge locomotive chassis, listing wheel 

> diameter, spacing, wheelbase, photos, and any pertinent information about 

> almost all the commonly available models, at least here in the US. It can 

> be found at 

> http://gold.mylargescale.com/scottychaos/MLS-kitbashing-guide.html

>

> Is there anything comparable for any of the smaller scales?  I'm 

> especially interested in HO for my own purposes.  The reason I ask is that 

> last night I found myself wondering if there might be a commercially 

> available chassis suitable for an N&W class M, with 56" drivers.  It turns 

> out that it's rather hard to find out for sure.  I did find that Bowser 

> makes a 56" driver, but only in an 0-6-0 chassis. It would sure be nice if 

> I could simply scan a list of available locomotives, looking for one that 

> would fit my needs.

>

> So how about it?  Anybody ever heard of anything that would fit the bill?

> -- 

> Kenneth Rickman - krickman1 at carolina.rr.com

> Salisbury, NC

>

> If at first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer!

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