On Apr 23, 2025, at 6:41?PM, Tom Lennon via groups.io <milepost169@...> wrote:

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Looks like ssls had 2 designs that could work at 88". One was for (among other engines) the AF Hudson conversion, and the other was for the PRR K5 conversion.

On Wed, Apr 23, 2025, 6:20?PM jjmannmmr via <jjmannmmr=[email protected]> wrote:

That would be great. Claud as I remember made some boiler fronts that could be modified by filing. Especially the heavy and light Mikado but it's been a long time and memory could be faulty.

Thanks for looking.

On Apr 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM, Mike Swederska via <mikesscale@...> wrote:

Hi John,

I have been super busy with paint and brass work to look for and measure smoke box fronts. Sorry for my delay in response.?

I was thinking about your turning down a 98” to a 88”. Wouldn’t that cut the line of rivet detail on the out side radius off? Or darn close to them? ?

I thought 88” sounded familiar, so I measured one of my heavies. It measured the 88” you’re looking for.?

I have one in my used parts bin I believe should work for you.?

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Mike Swederska
Meramec Valley Lines
Modeling Mopac equipment in 3/16

Don't let perfection get in the way of good enough! Keep model railroading fun!

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