Hi, I am refurbishing another 726. The very early one. One I didn't even know I had. Found it in a box of other locos from 20-25 years ago. Also has a 2426w tender.
It has a removable stack, and it's gone. Am I dreaming or have I seen some of these with an aluminum stack like some of the 2025/ 675 had? Even if not, anyone know if one from those loco's would fit? Would look cool when repainted and done. I suppose I could have my local machining shop make one.
Thanks, Matt
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I have seen the aluminum stack as well, namely on the 7th edition of Greenbergs repair manual.
El Classico posted:I have seen the aluminum stack as well, namely on the 7th edition of Greenbergs repair manual.
I know I've seen them too. My Greenburg's doesn't show it, but they do exist.
Matt
Matt, if your 726 is the 1946 model with the smoke bulb, you may be in for a bit of a search. I recently restored an early 746 that I had purchased at a train meet. The engine had been refitted with the heater type smoke unit and a later 726 shell. I was able to locate a correct shell (with no e-unit slot and the handrail stanchions) for it. I discovered that the smoke stack flange was longer and protruded about 1/8" or so inside of the shell, probably due to the unique smoke bulb arrangement. Unfortunately, I didn't have a suitable replacement handy and ended up trimming the flange to accommodate the later version smoke unit.
I think the stack from a 736 or maybe even a 2046 might fit your shell but may be short if you're planning to use the smoke bulb. Good luck with the refurb!
rickoshay posted:Matt, if your 726 is the 1946 model with the smoke bulb, you may be in for a bit of a search. I recently restored an early 746 that I had purchased at a train meet. The engine had been refitted with the heater type smoke unit and a later 726 shell. I was able to locate a correct shell (with no e-unit slot and the handrail stanchions) for it. I discovered that the smoke stack flange was longer and protruded about 1/8" or so inside of the shell, probably due to the unique smoke bulb arrangement. Unfortunately, I didn't have a suitable replacement handy and ended up trimming the flange to accommodate the later version smoke unit.
I think the stack from a 736 or maybe even a 2046 might fit your shell but may be short if you're planning to use the smoke bulb. Good luck with the refurb!
Yep, you are correct on the stack length. I did a search on the forum here, and there was a thread from last year on that exact subject. Mine too has had the smoke unit update, so whatever stack I go with (not a smoke bulb stack) should be fine. Lengthwise, or depth I should say. Wonder about diameter though? I think an aluminum type stack from a 2025 wold look cool after it's repainted. If it will fit.
I just finished a later 726 and it came pretty good.
Thanks,
Matt
The train tender shows P/N 726-94 smoke stack. Give Jeff a call.
stew1957 posted:The train tender shows P/N 726-94 smoke stack. Give Jeff a call.
Great thank you!
Matt
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