Neighborhood Trolley

[dustyg]

I am a longtime HO- and N-scale modeler who has recently made the switch to G scale, and I have a kitbashing project I'm needing to do: create a Mr. Rogers style "Neighborhood Trolley" out of a Bachmann Big Hauler Open Trolley.  I know I need to disassemble the model, paint the body red, remove the power pole and add the big sign on the roof.  Any other thoughts?

I would appreciate any tips, hints, cautions or suggestions that anyone might have.

Best regards,

Dusty

[Mik]

You COULD just use the brick and sideframes to power a wood Holgate one... probably less work.

http://www.holgatetoy.com/Products/Classic-Trolley--Wooden-Toy-Made-in-the-USA__HZ6161.aspx

[IRB Souther Engineer]

I would definitely add some weight. That trolley is pretty light. For more technical stuff look here: http://www.girr.org/girr/tips/tips9/trolly_tips.html