Bachmann K-27 rebuilt into RGS #461

[Arlo's Trains]

Hey all,

I recently finished kit bashing/modifying this Bachmann Spectrum K-27 on commission into RGS 461. This involved rebuilding the entire cylinder block with new inward sloping valve cylinders, new valve gear parts made from brass, "Steel" cab sides and custom vinyl lettering all around from Del at G Scale Graphics. I'm very pleased with the result and certainly hope my client will be too!

If you're interested in my model making services please check out my website: Green Mountain Model Co.

 

[Gtarling]

Nice work!

G.

 

[maxi-model]

Very nice clean conversion. If I were not so far away I would come to you for some "specials". Yes, Del Tapporo at G Scale Graphics (or is it his partner?) does very nice vinyls - He did the "flying" logos for my C-19 and my logging roster. Interesting to see he can do the RGS sunrise device. Max

 

[paul delany]

Hey all,

I recently finished kit bashing/modifying this Bachmann Spectrum K-27 on commission into RGS 461. This involved rebuilding the entire cylinder block with new inward sloping valve cylinders, new valve gear parts made from brass, "Steel" cab sides and custom vinyl lettering all around from Del at G Scale Graphics. I'm very pleased with the result and certainly hope my client will be too!

If you're interested in my model making services please check out my website: Green Mountain Model Co.

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That's a very professional finish I must say, I'm converting 455 to 453, and wondering where you got the headlight with protruding number boards

 

[Gérard Baudoin]

Hello, I am very far from your skill, but I try to scratch build a K-27 with some drawings available from the net (k-27 #464 Billy Boiven 1957): left side, right side, front and rear, but never looking down.
I have found no design or explanations about the items on the cabin's roof: may I Inquire a few pixs of the roof. Mine is a wooden one waiting for detailing.
thanks for tour help