Canadian Pacific 2-8-0 Kitbash

[sailormatlac]

I model the CPR in The Kootenay Mountains of B.C......just started laying track, finalizing my trackplan. I used to live out there. It's a beautiful area, Matt and the CPR used a lot of 2-8-0's out there. I'm modeling 1900-1930 so your advice is right on. The 4-6-0 I have is a 63" driver one. I'd really like to get my hands on a 52" drivered one, but they're gettng hard to find. When Bachmann did their initial runs, everybody went for 52". So did I, but sadly my hobby shop made an error and ordered the 63". I find now that I'm OK with that and I can make it work.

At $400 and up each, they're getting too pricey for me now. I keep my eye on eBay but I'm not sure I want to go that route. My NEW local hobby shop, LOL, does get new stuff in regularly so I keep my eyes on their cabinet. I managed to buy a little brass 2-6-2 or 2-6-0......depends what a guy wants it for.....from an estate sale through them and it's a beaut!

It's been over a year and I haven't even run mine yet. I can hardly wait.

Nothing beats the Rockies when doing CPR.

I think having a 63" driver one will be easier to convert for your project.

Matt