The chassis from my model of Rheneas has been used for an O9 locomotive. This means that I have a spare body and I wondered if I could reuse it.
My first thought was to remove the footplate.
The chassis from the Minitrains Krauss / Stainz loco is a very reliable runner and I like using it for OO9 loco builds. I compared the body to a chassis from one of my existing locos.
Unfortunately, the Rheneas body is too long for the Minitrains chassis.
After a strong coffee, I used a junior hacksaw to cut an 8mm long section from the boiler.
Then I made a footplate from 0.5mm (20 thou) thick plasticard.
The footplate and the pieces of the Rheneas body were placed on the Minitrains chassis.
Perhaps it’s not very prototypical but I must say I do like the look of this loco, it’s rather fun.
I want to complete this build 🙂
Steve's Narrow Gauge Railway Adventure 
I think it looks cheeky and charming. Well done on a quirky conversion.
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Thanks Chris. I think it will look good on my layout and it will definitely be a unique loco 🙂
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Looks like that will make a great conversion job.
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Hi
Would you know how to remove the running plate off rheneas ive got the main body off but the running plate is a bit of a problem
Regards
Kevin
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Hi Kevin
It’s a while since I did this but if I remember correctly…
There are 2 screws holding the metal body to the plastic footplate (one under each coal bunker). Remove these.
Then there are 3 screws that hold the plastic footplate on to the loco chassis. Remove these. The plastic footplate is a tight fit onto the chassis.I remember I had to lev er it off using a small screwdriver. Make sure you’ve taken all the screws out before you do this!
Hope that helps
Steve
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