Just a request for a bit of guidance on my first loco conversion to fine scale.
I have a Bachmann class 04 which I would like to convert. I know that this loco can not use the drop in replacement wheelsets, but I see from another recent post that the wheels can be turned to the correct profile by Gordon Solloway.
I am just asking, from those who have gone this route, how involved this process will be. When the wheels are returned will they drop straight back into the chassis? Will they need packing to cater for the wider gauge? Will I need to buy a back to back gauge? Will the coupling rods need changing? Basically anything else which will need doing over and above just dropping the wheels straight back in.
Quite a few questions there I know, but just trying to work out if this should be my first loco, or would I be better buying another type which will take the drop in replacement wheelsets.