Live steam locomotive-2 1/2" gauge Schools class

[Traininvain]

Could form the basis of an electric conversion?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Live-steam-locomotive-2-1-2-gauge-Schools-class-/220800220281?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3368b7fc79#ht_500wt_1156

[AllWight]

Although tempting as it is the driving wheels do not appear to be the right size. I can tell that from looking as the Schools class has 6',8" drivers and they come half way up the side of the boiler on Cheltenham, Repton and Stowe. Having seen Dick Allans Schools I would say there would be a fair amount of work involved in correcting the frames and horn guides to allow for the axle boxes to be higher up for the larger correct size diameter wheels. In which case you might as well build a brand new engine and rob this one for spares. The boiler looks in good order, though a few more pictures would be of benefit.

Mark 

[AllWight]

Two bids on this , I would be interested to see if the bidders are G3 members would be interesting to see a model like this finished off.

Mark