Mainline 2251 Collett conversion.

[Maurice Wright]

Can the Mainline 0-6-0 2251 Class Collett model be converted to P4? It runs superbly in its present 00 gauge and it would be a shame to scrap it.
Ultrascale do a conversion kit for the Bachman model of this loco, can this kit be used? Any thoughts would be appreciated, even negative ones.

[Tim V]

If it's the split frame one then not without a lot of work.

[Maurice Wright]

Tim, what do you mean by 'split frame'. and how do I tell?

[Tim V]

If it's the one where the motor is part of the chassis, then it is very difficult to convert. Shown here is a split frame chassis from the 2:6:2 tank similar type.

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If it's one of the new ones, it should be fairly simple, with an Ultrascale conversion pack. The tender is difficult with either, could try the Mainly Trains tender chassis.

[Maurice Wright]

Thanks Tim. Probably the best solution is to sell the OO loco on ebay, buy a later Bachmann version and use an Ultrascale conversion.