Late to this party by a few years, LOL... But I've been tinkering with these old MDC engines lately (despite having an extensive Blackstone and brass fleet). I just scored one pre-decorated for D&RGW 361...debating how I want to finish that. But here's one of the original late 70s versions I finished as D&RGW #375. I added Soundtraxx Tsunami2 sound and a current keeper. Because it was the old-school "first edition" kit with the big open-frame motor, I replaced it with a Sagami can motor and a regearing kit from NWSL.
I also lowered it "manually" by cutting through the saddle and trimming down the firebox sides.
Here's how she runs after all of that modification:
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Dave Vollmer
Rio Grande Southern in HOn3
Colorado Midland in N scale
Colorado Springs, CO
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/12/2022 09:16AM by Dave Vollmer.