Question about Weaver FA-2 Body mounts

No the mounts do Not match. Weaver models offered an "upgrade" of their old chain drive FA's to the newer twin can motors with TMCC. They [Weaver] forewarned the mounting would be different as the old body would be mounted to the frame with 2/56 screws mounted on the bottom sides of the locos. I did it as i had numerous hard to find p&d brass detail parts on the old shells thast would destroy the old shells if attempted to be taken off. In the end the old shells looked ugly with 2/56 screw heads sticking out the side.

OK, thank you prrhorseshoecurve for your response. So Weaver did indeed re-tool their molds for the upgrade can motors. Most likely, the position of the screw spurs had to be re-positioned to make room for the controls, motors and such.

If anyone has a new PRR FA-2 A Unit, tuscan 5-stripe, I would be interested. It must fit the upgrade can motor design chassis.

Gene M.

New mounting pads/posts (styrene rod, square or even round, drilled then glued in) can be added to the old body interior to allow the newer screw locations to be used. I do not have one in front of me, so details are a question mark, but I have adapted Company-A body to company-B frame this way because of mis-matched mounting holes/posts, and it was easier/safer than drilling new frame holes.

Thank you D500, I actually did think about doing that, I'd have to see a shell to excite me enough to try it but  really hoping to find a correct shell, hopefully someone will come through!

Gene M.