Re: RTM to turn 3526 into oil-burner?

[pcc@ocean.com.au (Les Brown)]

The Morphetts <grahamm@onthenet.com.au> wrote in aus.rail:

>Actually, 3526 is to be "re-engineered" into a 39 class. It was planned
>for the 39 class  to be a "re-engineered" 36 class 4-6-2 when their
>Belpaire boilers wore out, but that never happened.
>
>The 36's in the RTM collection are all needed for whatever reason and as
>the 35 is really only a "pre-36", it was decided that the RTM could best
>illustrate the value of a 39 class by reworking 3526 into a 4-6-2.
>
>The new loco will have 80% of the power of a 38, will be about the same
>length and because of its smaller wheels will be better on hills (than a
>38).
>
>I understand it is to be painted a mustard colour with green lining and
>will sport the bell which adorns the 59 from time to time.
>
Hire it to Austrac!

Les Brown