Hi everyone. I have a 226E ( inherited) but no tender. The 2226W seems hard to find.
question does a 2235W tender work with the 226? Any other tenders work with this engine?
thx in advance for your input.
Siggy
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Siggy, Short answer is yes. I agree on a 2226W in runnable condition being hard to find. Don't give up looking. I have a friend who seems to able to find estates clearing out houses and old trains are among the treasures he gets. There's a lot of broken and smashed stuff, probably a 70% junk to 30% ok stuff mix. I've managed to gather enough parts over the years to cobble together at least 2 tenders that are presentable and have the whistle function, while getting away from the box couplers that these tenders originally had. I enjoy making something out of nothing and the 2 tenders I made up for my pre-war engines were a fun build. Not to mention that now they can pull cars with the newer knuckle couplers. If and when I find a decent 2226W, I'll grab it, but so far, no luck.
Thank you for the reply. I will keep looking, be patient and hold out for the 2226W.
If anyone has an extra one, average shape is fine, I am interested. Will keep looking and asking around.
thanks again for the reply and the advice.
Siggy
