Workshop Wednesday

Several words--all beginning with U come to mind: unique / ungainly / ugly.

 

This should be an interesting project to say the least.

I think I still have an old IHC 4-6-2 in my spare parts drawer. I'm never going to do anything with it, I would be happy to send it to you if it would work for this project.

 

Re: That "thing" of a contraption....

And I thought I'd pretty much seen it all!

I thought "Southern Engineering" was unique to the south??

Andre

 

Andre, out here they call it "Redneck Renovation". You should see the wiring in my shop that we're currently completely redoing. There's one outlet that we traced back to where it plugs into a power strip. So a permanently mounted outlet is nothing but an extension cord...Why?!?!?!? The power strip is only 4' from the outlet.

 

The last "goofball" project I attempted was a non-operating stationary steam engine for the mining portion of the layout. That was when we still lived in Colorado and the entire layout was 6' X 12' and modeled after the Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek area. After lots of head scratching, I never figured out how to tie together the steam engine, boiler and head tower.

 

Thanks, Keith. At this point the plan is to put the electric motor inside the fuel tank on the back in the space the cab once occupied. The rest of what you said definitely deserves some "cogitation".

Tom Holley found a complete Holt tractor on shapeways. The engine would have to be cut out of the chassis, but it's doable. Don Mills sells some soft metal castings of gas / diesel engines with the radiator. They're not Holt and the detail isn't great, but they're cheap. It would be cool if the gears and flywheels could spin, but that may be beyond my skill level.

Thanks!!!!

 

4-6-2 Pacific drive wheels are usually pretty big. A lower-drivered ten-wheeler 4-6-0 would be a more logical choice. Please don't "undo" a Frisco 700!

 

That's a good point regarding Pacific drivers since they were usually passenger locomotives. Don't worry...there won't be any SLSF locomotive being used!! A Frisco Pacific is actually one locomotive I'd love to have, as long as it was painted with the Doric striping.

This would double the work load, but you know what would be cool is an old logging 2-6-6-2 tank locomotive. The existing water tank could be used for the fuel tank. But it might need two gasoline engines to power the thing!

 

Just thinking about this. With no exhaust system that contraption probably shoots blue flames out the top off the engine just like a monster truck.

 

It probably had to be serviced after every run. The crew probably did, too!!!!

 

It’s not even close to Wednesday, but I figured I’d post some stuff I’ve been working on.

This caboose started off as an MDC old time side door way car. I removed about ten scale feet, and now it’s a stubby! A few more details and some decals, and it’ll be done.

IMG_4634 by Recon1342 posted Jan 21, 2024 at 2:34 PM

Next, we have Sagebrush Flats #5, a beat up Plymouth ML-8 that the crew uses to bring ore jennies full of unobtainium down from the mine for shipment to points east.

IMG_4633 by Recon1342 posted Jan 21, 2024 at 2:34 PM

This afternoon, I dug out my portable workbench and began working on the H10-44. Handrails, footboards, and uncoupled levers have been painted, as well as the pilot ends and step edges. I’m working on sourcing a beacon, horn, and antenna for the cab roof. The beacon will be wired in with the headlights and will be functional. A good friend will be doing the DCC work, and then it will get weathered lightly.

IMG_4637 by Recon1342 posted Jan 21, 2024 at 2:34 PM

IMG_4638 by Recon1342 posted Jan 21, 2024 at 2:34 PM

IMG_4639 by Recon1342 posted Jan 21, 2024 at 2:34 PM

IMG_4640 by Recon1342 posted Jan 21, 2024 at 2:34 PM

IMG_4641 by Recon1342 posted Jan 21, 2024 at 2:34 PM

Til next time!

-John

 

OK, that is some cool stuff, John.

In case you missed it, Drew (@dboone74 ) appeared in the most recent NMRA Turntable. It highlights model railroading videos, and other media from around the internet.



Not sure who that "Bob" guy is, but I am sure he is a fine gentleman.

-Bob T.

 

Good to see this thread getting some action again. Eventually I'll have time again to contribute.

I really look forward to seeing how that H10-44 turns out. Keep us posted.

 

Workshop Wednesday!

In the evenings after work, I have been weathering a few freelance road boxcars and covered hoppers for the Frisco/W&NW Burrton Sub/Ellsworth project....



How about you, Frisco nation?

-Bob T.

 

I like the weathering job, and I love the homeshops hoppers.

Did you pick up one of the Neosho Valley Lines cars? It would fit in well with your location.

https://homeshops.net/products/nvl-150042-neosho-valley-lines-tangent-ps-4427-covered-hopper-car

 

Oh yes. You have got to connect with Brad. He lives in Pittsburg and works for WATCO.

He sent me decals for two other cars. The red one is from Home Shops...



Take Care All,

-Bob T.

 

Excellent. I love the red on those hoppers.

I'm finally starting to crawl out from under my rock now that the house build is done. I need to start making more connections around the area.