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[quote user="7j43k"]I just would not put DCC, sound and interior cab detail into an old Athearn.  Top of the list of reasons is the too-wide body.  [/quote] Other than the too wide body, do you have any other reasons that dont have anything to do with the internal mechanism?   Its at least getting DCC (assuming the cosmetic work goes well).  Mostly because a direct current locomotive mostly useless to me.    [quote user="7j43k"] Strip the paint and have fun.[/quote] One step ahead there, as there is no paint.  It is a plain black plastic shell.   Im planning on fully detailing this thing, as there really isnt a valid reason in my mind not to do so.  If I mess it up, its a $5 shell.  Nothing is lost.   I was considering chop nosing it and making it a Chessie (WM) locomotive.  I will have to compare a chop nose kit to the locomotive and make sure the extra wide hood isnt going to make this not feasible.   Alternate plan is INRD 300.
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