Firstly it was dismantled which identified that, without major surgery, the cab detail couldn't be used with the Lima chassis.
A driver had been added which saved me painting another one. The cab moulding simply slides off a couple of lugs so is easily removed.
The removal of the lower skirt from the mainline body is aided by a moulded line and makes a snug fit.
To aid fitment a small countersunk screw has been fitted at the lower edge of the body securing it to the chassis.
A new identity was obtained from Rail-Tec,- D816 Eclipse in this case. Steves nameplates are superb and a complete set of transfers for the loco is supplied for the price of an etched pair of plates.
Some spare headcodes have been applied (probably wrong!). And yes the crests are wrong but I happen to like this combination and it's my railway etc etc.
Turning attention to the bogies, as luck would have it there was a review of replacement wheelsets from Peter's Spares. A set was obtained- did consider the Ultrascale products but as this is for use on a 7ft long layout felt to be un-necessary.
The trailing set is simply a slot in excercise whereas the driving bogie needs a wheel removed to fit.
Below is a comparison of the originals with the replacements- removes the adhesion tyres also!
Original set bottom and replacement top.
Certainly improves appearance.
https://www.railtec-models.com/index.php
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