Working on an On30 Heisler using the AHM HO 2 truck engine as a starting point, making use of Wiseman's conversion kit, but adding bigger sand and steam domes, pop valves and a whistle, as well as a headlight and headlight mount on the smokebox front---more to come!
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the smoke box wash outs have been lowered ; it will look better soon
A wee bit further along....
NICE!!!
Heislers are my favorite geared loco...how possible does it look to convert to 0 three rail? New trucks, rectifier, etc,....
No idea, I am afraid...
getting a bit further along with what will be BB&Q Ry No1
The Heisler; coming along
colorado hirailer posted:Heislers are my favorite geared loco...how possible does it look to convert to 0 three rail? New trucks, rectifier, etc,....
I'd say very hard because of truck size appearence. It may have been done in O already? I'd consider using a 2 rail (diesel truck(s)?) NWSL or P&D drive, no sideframes, customized wheels for rods? 2r to 3r shouldn't be too hard except for hiding the rollers well.(some gear boxes sit very low to the center rail) A slide shoe would be easier. Mount rollers on a car and teather in power?
Give me a heads up if you start one, please. I love bashes.
(quietly following till now McMahon 
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