Everything fits as it should, with minimal fettling. However, I needed to add a shim of .020" plasticard between the side frames and their locating lugs behind the bufferbeams at the right hand end of each side when viewed side-on.
The etched mounting plate for the MPD18 chassis was epoxied in place, but not before extending the footplate cut-out at the bonnet end.
A little extra clearance was needed mid-way along the cut-out as well, to clear the motor as its being fitted.
The MPD18 fits nicely;
Note that the drive pulleys are to the rear of the loco;
This puts the motor in the cab rather than in the bonnet, which is a shame but the bonnet is too narrow to accommodate the motor.
I've used Evo-Stick Rapid epoxy on this, some might question my choice but I have whitemetal locos built 30+ years ago with 5 minute Araldite that have stood the test of time.
Bodywork next.
Paul.
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