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Is there a switcher in the house? - Schraddel - 09-05-2011 After the mike thread now the switcher thread: Lutz Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - doctorwayne - 09-05-2011 Good idea, Lutz. Here's one of mine, a re-worked Proto USRA 0-8-0: Wayne Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - IndyCity - 09-05-2011 Wayne, your 0-8-0 look stronger than the original one. Is there a conversion kit for this ? Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - cn nutbar - 09-05-2011 doctorwayne Wrote:Good idea, Lutz. Here's one of mine, a re-worked Proto USRA 0-8-0: Lutz---I like it too I think I might have one or two switchers laying around the house.Here's one that Doctor Wayne modified for me Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - Running Bear - 09-05-2011 70's era Bachmann 0-6-0 with some modern details added. Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - Sumpter250 - 09-05-2011 The operative term here is "switcher" --- so : Model Switcher: B&O Class C16a 0-4-0, with slope back tender. Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - doctorwayne - 09-05-2011 No conversion kit of which I'm aware, Lutz. I modified mine based on photos of the prototype provided by Mister Nutbar. This included lengthening the front frame of the loco to accommodate the CNR-style front end and modifications to the rear frame's appearance. The running boards were lowered, and new airtanks fashioned from lead-filled brass tubing. The loco was completely re-piped, as I felt the original piping was too small in diameter, and I added new footboards, built-up from brass strip, to both the loco and tender. Even without tender pick-up, this was a very smooth-running loco, but not a very good puller. I improved it somewhat by removing the tiny flywheel and the electrical circuitry for the headlight and replacing them with custom-cast lead weights. The tender also got added weight (for better tracking), new steps and handrails, and an opened-up bunker for loose coal. Wayne Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - Running Bear - 09-05-2011 Now that the door has been kicked open for diesel switchers here's one of mine: Athearn blue box SW1500. Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - cn nutbar - 09-05-2011 Hello again---here's another Canadian National switcher---this time O-18-A #7456 Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - Puddlejumper - 09-05-2011 Switchers of the Potomac Line.... Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - Running Bear - 09-05-2011 Here are a couple more of my switchers: Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - FiatFan - 09-05-2011 It will be interesting to see if people post more diesel or steam switchers. Tom Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - Sumpter250 - 09-06-2011 Puddlejumper Wrote:Switchers of the Potomac Line.... There were four of these B&O class C-16 "dockside" 0-4-0T. 96, 97, 98, 99 two of these 96, and 99, lost their saddle tanks, got tenders, and became class C16a. B&O #98 The Varney, "Little Joe" ( C16, # 98 ) was my first powered loco....I still have it. Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - Mike Kieran - 09-07-2011 Port Able SW1200 #39: Re: Is there a switcher in the house? - Len Turner - 09-07-2011 Good stuff, folks! Trinity Sabine & Gulf #3 - Alco 0-6-0 (Bachmann) |