I know it will be expensive but can you recommend anyone to do this conversion?
I did check with Scott and he has no 2-rail drivers available for this model.
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Given the passing of Joe Foehrkolb my recommendation is to sell the 3 rail Sunset H6sb and purchase the 2 rail version of the same model. I've seen PRR H6sb models for sale at O scale shows and on the internet. IMO you would likely be several hundred dollars ahead given today's labor rate for a skilled machinist that knows how to work on O scale models.
I agree with Ed. The 2 rail version does show up at shows or online sales.
however, if you want to pursue the conversion, a well known scratch builder is Rod Miller, who worked with Jerry Whyte and then took over the business jerry retired. He is a scratch builder, so could probably do this work. he is well known in O scale and often attends the March Meet in the Chicago area. He is located in California. Note that builders like this often have multi-year backups for projects.
Thanks for the info. Haven't seen a 2-rail one on the net, probably should get to some of the shows.
@prrjim posted:I agree with Ed. The 2 rail version does show up at shows or online sales.
however, if you want to pursue the conversion, a well known scratch builder is Rod Miller, who worked with Jerry Whyte and then took over the business jerry retired. He is a scratch builder, so could probably do this work. he is well known in O scale and often attends the March Meet in the Chicago area. He is located in California. Note that builders like this often have multi-year backups for projects.
I believe Rod Miller has moved to Oregon...
Mark (also) in Oregon
I am a little surprised that 3rd rail hasnt come with a retro conversion kit to convert to 2 rail, with the proper sizes flanges, as they do male scale models , unlike lionel and MTH......oh if Weaver were still around!
He doesn't do much commission work these days. But you might try Matt Forsyth. He does top notch work.
Forsyth Rail Services.
In hunting for specific O scale models I recommend a want to buy listing on this forum and on the OSCALEYARDSALE. The latter is a no fee group focused on scale 2 railers selling to one another. These are not auctions, and I’ve found the prices to be generally fair. If you live within a couple of hours drive of any O scale specific show I recommend attending - even if only to learn about what’s in the market. My personal favorite are the spring/summer/fall Strasburg O scale shows. The prices are typically below auction listings, you get to closely examine the merchandise, and there is no shipping risk or cost.
I have one and would consider selling it. Contact me if you are interested.
I did find a guy to do the work but took HudsonJ1e up on his offer to buy a 2-rail one. Will sell the 3-rail and probably come out better than doing the conversion.
Don't know if he'd like his name put out on a forum. I could contact him and ask.
