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[Super]

Thanks for the suggestion DalaGStanator.

I actually don't go for authentic look in my modifications only something different. I guess this came from my youth when having no money I would often use spare model parts from different models to create something new. The Polar Express was a collaborative idea from my Grandson and I. He wanted a Polar Express for the layout and I had a defaced Trackmaster Hiro that was laying around. You can read about him HERE. Yes, I know it says C62 but I had some loose decals left over that fit perfectly in the space once occupied by Hiros name plate.

I thought about using a Hank as looking a lot closer to the real Polar Express but didn't because of 2 things. We really aren't a fan of any of the tendered powered, push the engine, trains. And I don't like painting a mod because the paint ends up chipping or peeling. That being said, the mod I am currently working on will be painted. Even considered Murdock or a C57 with the C57 the most detailed and if I removed the "wings" would be a better look with black wheels and no painting needed. I ended up selling all of the Murdocks, Hanks, C57's and even Molly we had because of our dislike of powered push tenders. I also considered using a big Tomy C12 as it has no wings doesn't need paint, has black wheels but alas, its a tank engine with no tender.