HO Y class modifications/kitbash

Tue Jul 15 10:20:52 EDT 2014

Excellent, but anonymous, suggestions.  'Twould be nice to know who  we're 
complimenting...

Dave Phelps

In a message dated 7/15/2014 8:19:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org writes:

I found a similar Streamlined cab from Greenway a few years ago.    It'll 
match the existing Rivorossi Y6b but in brass.   I partly built a  Y5 from a 
Rivorossi Y6b.  I removed the air pumps and FW system and that  includes 
removing the part in front of the stack.   I used Brass details  for the BL FWS 
and air pumps, added marker lights, shortened the smokebox  front etc.  The 
rear sand dome needs to have the gap filled in after  removal of the dry 
pipe.  I bought 33" spoked wheels and trimmed away the  outer bearing detail 
for the pony  and lead truck.  For the tender I  started with a Bachman 
excursion era A tank, and then I made molds of the coal  sided os a Powerhouse Y3 
tender as well as the front of the tender for the  coal doors etc.  I used 
a doghouse copied from a Rivorossi Y6b tender,  and earlier buckeye trucks 
in brass.  Of course, I numbered mine  2092……

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Date: Monday, July 14, 2014 10:06 PM
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Subject: HO Y class  modifications/kitbash

Is anyone aware of any articles from the Arrow or  other magazines that 
talk about converting HO plastic Y class engines (Proto  Y3, PCM and Rivarossi 
Y6b) to other Y classes?  I've tried several  keyword searches on the Arrow 
and haven't found anything.  

If not, I am looking for recommendations on two  parts:  The slanted/sport 
cab used on the Y4-Y6b, and the inspection  hatch used on the Y3a-Y5.

Marty Flick

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