Lots of great work adding fixed pilots to diesels along with extra detailing. Haven't seen much on Steam Tenders. In fact it's not easy finding pictures of the prototype. I found a couple in Thoroughbreds and Know Thy Hudson's which covers every aspect of one engine. But generally it's an area not often photographed. When adding Kadee's to 3 rail equipment. I usually make up a T shaped bracket. This allows the bracket to fasten to the metal floor and the offset clears the die cast shell. You still need a substantial shim to get the correct height. Not that noticeable if when they are running with a consist. I place my engines in the roundhouse with the tenders visible through the open doors. You can really see how high the back sets to clear the coil coupler. I had an older MTH Mohawk to convert. I got a little carried away making the bracket and probably made it more complicated than it need be. The T Portion is soldered together. A shim to mount the Kadee with tapped threads and the beam going across is just held on with JB Weld. This was done with everything mounted to make sure it squared up with the body. I did add an air hose that's not pictured. The Hudson's had what I'm guessing we're safety chains. I may do these. I plan to paint it all up when done as well as weather it.
If you've done some. Would like to see some pics or your ideas on it.
