Grandt Line Hon3 to HO Conversion

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
1

I cannot locate a Grandt Line 7091 (HO standard GA) 25 Ton End Cab Engine
to match a particular prototype, but I have located a 7090 (HOn3). Does
anyone know (or have done) if the narrow ga can be converted to standard ga?
I would be using the powered model (Mabuchi power unit).

2

You would probably have to modify the underside considerably, and replacing the HOn3 axles with HO would be a royal bear–you’d be better off adding your own after-market power truck. I’d love to get one of the standard-gauge Grandt Line 25 tonners too–there’s one in town I want to model!

You could always use a NWSL PDT or other commercial power truck of correct size to replace the power unit in the Grandt Line kit–just move the sideframes a bit farther out.

3

I suspect they will be available again in the future. When stock runs out, Grandt can’t always do a new run of everything right away. Patience, patience.

Check ebay or advertise in the Wanted sections of the usual hobby rags. ANYTHING is better than what you’re planning. Again, patience.

4

Thanks for the answers, guys. I think you have affirmed my suspcions that the conversion would be an exercise in frustration.

5

I found an HO gauge model at a metro hobby shop I had never visted before
last week. Patience does pay off. To Jetrock1: There is one of these currently
listed on Ebay if you want one for your modelling project. Thanks again guys!

6

Thanks for the eBay heads-up: good luck with your 25 tonner!