David,<BR><BR>A massive improvement and definitely the right thing to do! It would have always bugged you if you hadn't, i'm slowly finding that there's quite a lot you end up remaking but the results are far more rewarding! <IMG class=bbc_emoticon alt= src="http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif"> <BR><BR>Good luck with the rest of the build!<BR><BR>Paul

David,

The right thing to do - definately. The other area worth considering is the big solid footplate between the dummy frames on the footplate, some cutting out and dummy motion will make a difference too! The motion was actually quite high up in these locos. See what it looks like with the boiler on and make a decision then.

Cheers Tony

Definetely worth it, and something that should have been designed into the kit.

Paul.