John,  (misprint) It is the drivewheel electric wiper assem.

Fits in the frame between the drivewheels.

Tommy

Rio Gracie

Tommy, What is the; Drivewheel electric whisper assem.?

Jeff Maurer said:

Got a hold of Phil and the parts are still available. In a very short time, my kit will be on its way. It costs $243.50 but that is still a deal since it has been 15 years since the original kit was out. I'm just happy to be able to get the parts.

Welcome Jeff

Jeff Maurer said:

Got a hold of Phil and the parts are still available. In a very short time, my kit will be on its way. It costs $243.50 but that is still a deal since it has been 15 years since the original kit was out. I'm just happy to be able to get the parts.

Congratulations.  Looking forward to your build.  

Tommy

Rio Gracie

Got a hold of Phil and the parts are still available. In a very short time, my kit will be on its way. It costs $243.50 but that is still a deal since it has been 15 years since the original kit was out. I'm just happy to be able to get the parts.

I trimmed the front lip off the tender and used that piece to frame in the hatch.

Tommy

Rio Gracie

And he is much cooler on the phone than through emails too.

Jeff Maurer said:

I sent them an email asking if the parts for this build is still available. I'm waiting to hear back with my fingers crossed...

You should telephone, HLW is very poor at returning emails, better to talk to Phil directly. He's way more responsive.

I sent them an email asking if the parts for this build is still available. I'm waiting to hear back with my fingers crossed...

Jeff,

Here is the Hartland original parts sheet that came with the kit.  I agree with John, call Phil.  I talked to him about a month ago when I ordered the "Inyo" smoke stack I am using in my build.

Tommy

Rio Gracie

Ask for Phil at Hartland Locomotive Works, I believe he put the parts together for those kits. I'm not sure the locos that supplied the parts are still made.

http://www.h-l-w.com/

Good Luck

I've wanted one of these engines (and the kit) for 10 years...of course they weren't offered by then. Still want one now so I am enjoying watching the build progress...and am cursing you at the same time. Sending email to Hartford to see if the parts are still available and what it will cost. Fingers crossed...

Thanks for the input.  So originally I was going to modify it like per the class.

But I like John's idea and I am pondering boxing in the water hatch which will allow wood along the sides.

Tommy 

Rio Gracie

Looking for lgb 2063 or 27630 or any other version. Used or new. Buy or trade.

I have a friend who is looking for a set of 3 axle Aristo-Craft Vanderbilt tender trucks.  Anyone have any?

No I think I will leave it new and pristine looking like it just came out of the box, LOL 

Bill

 Are you going to weather it ?

Dan, thanks that is the best description I've had, Bill

Beautifully Ugly, nicely done Bill.

Bill,

As ever, I am dumbfounded by  your ability to turn "junk" in you parts bin into working art for your railroad!   

Eric