lgb 2-4-0

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stevedenver

Discussion Starter · May 21, 2008

well my starter set SRR arrived-(dont ask me what came over me -but i just decided i should have one)

what an ugly 1dwarf of an engine-but somehow i like it (and hate it!)
i will say its performance and puling power are top notch and ther eis nothing second rate about running characteristics -and it smokes really well

and

i DO like the odd ball shorty us coaches that came in the set

the engine proportions just dont work for me (anyone know of anything that remotely resembles this chubby high short little toad? this engine is just too big for lgb US coaches or anything -to my eye

and the sound is ...unpredictable-4 chuffs per revoultion at a crawl- i per rev an little faster=and sometimes sound at a standstill...those crazy germans......

anyway my question is :

anyone fitted a hook and loop to the front? and please let me know how

it has a dummy coupler inserted into the pilot with a shank that is smaller/narrower than the standard lgb hook and loop or knuckle

and any links to any brilliant make overs would be appreciated too

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markoles

· #4 · May 22, 2008

Steve,

I had one too, and thought the sound was just great!! I didn't mind it started chuffing before it started moving! Don't you just love that silly whistle and the ding-ding of the bell?

To me, it looks like they used early Mikado molds to make this little beast. I had the Southern version, but used it in a trade for a NYC Mogul that was too big for the bar it ran around. You could always take the road pilot off and put on footboards. It might even be possible to add a snowplow, but I didn't have one long enough to try.

Mark

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