Bachmann Spectrum Consolidation to

Northern Pacific G-2 Class 0-8-0

 

Before Painting for easy identification of modifications:

My Steam terminology is a little rusty, but you can see the tender sides were raised, the water hatch was raised with a casting, a coal pusher was added, and not visible are the tender stepboard and MT couplers.

On the engine, 3 roof hatches (NP1174), a second sand dome, relocated headlight, modified pilot, a filed down steam dome and various plumbing changes round out the conversion.

Engineer Side

Fireman's Side

Painted and weathered and getting coal

Now Some Water

And the Prototype