Red Comet W/O Coal Load

Bob SeverinOGR Forum Member

I recently purchased a Red Comet (11-6047-1) from Pat's Trains. Pat pointed out that the tender had no coal load as delivered from the factory. I checked, and sure enough, it is pictured in the catalog with out any coal load. The loco is a 264E and the tender is a 265WX (very small tender). Does anyone know if there is a coal load I could purchase for this tender. It has a curved top on each side, that looks like a skinny coal load could be slid into it. If there is nothing available, I was thinking of buying some plastic coal, and gluing it to a piece of fiberboard and then sliding it into the space. Any other, better ideas? Thanks in advance for any input.

Bob

10/27/149:24 AM

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Prewar PappyOGR Forum Member

Bob,

There's always the 'nip-n-tuck' method. It does take a little longer. The good part is no one else will have one like it.

God's Blessings,

"Pappy"

10/27/149:36 AM

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Quick CaseyOGR Forum Member

No, no, no. What you have there is the first non-operating mock-up of the vision line depleting coal load. Keep it as it is. You know, history and all.

10/27/149:39 AM

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Bob SeverinOGR Forum Member

Originally Posted by Quick Casey:

No, no, no. What you have there is the first non-operating mock-up of the vision line depleting coal load. Keep it as it is. You know, history and all.

And here I thought it was just invisible. Didn't imagine I had such a treasure. Think I could market it for re-sale that way? Should be worth THOUSANDS!