12-04-2016, 12:48 PM
This one doesn't have, as far as I'm aware, a prototype, but I am trying to follow prototypical practices.
The frame extensions were an idea by Ray Breyer, over on the MR Forums, about adding a frame extension to the Athearn Mikado. I did all four of mine after they were already in service, and it really takes care of the too-open look under the cab, without affecting the swing of the trailing truck. If the photo below will enlarge when clicked upon, it should be somewhat visible:
![[Image: ErieNorthshoreMikado.jpg]](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/doctorwayne/locomotives/ErieNorthshoreMikado.jpg)
The ash hoppers were inspired by those used on the CNR's secondhand USRA 2-10-2s, as seen on this modified Akane which I built for my good friend cn nutbar:
![[Image: Andyetagainevenmorebuilderphotos008.jpg]](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/doctorwayne/CNR%20BEEG%20BOY/Andyetagainevenmorebuilderphotos008.jpg)
There will be some other prototype-inspired details on this locomotive, but I'll reveal those as the build continues.
The loco will be part of the EG&E family, but I'll be lettering it for the Grand River Southern, a terminal road supposedly connecting the modelled Grand Valley with the unmodelled EG&E. I did have a GRS locomotive in the past, this Athearn SW7 rebuilt as an NW2...
![[Image: Foe-toesfromTrainPhotos2007thirdcd1.jpg]](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/doctorwayne/locomotives/Foe-toesfromTrainPhotos2007thirdcd1.jpg)
...but it's gone to my good buddy Deano's (UP SD40-2) layout.
I picked up a Trueline Trains CPR caboose some time ago, used and at a good price, and it's lettered for the GRS (their only piece of rolling stock)...
![[Image: NewYearsChallengePhotos219.jpg]](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/doctorwayne/Freight%20Cars%20-%20Part%20II/NewYearsChallengePhotos219.jpg)
...and the intention is to use it with the 2-6-6-2 in pusher service on the big hill between South Cayuga and Park Head.
Wayne
The frame extensions were an idea by Ray Breyer, over on the MR Forums, about adding a frame extension to the Athearn Mikado. I did all four of mine after they were already in service, and it really takes care of the too-open look under the cab, without affecting the swing of the trailing truck. If the photo below will enlarge when clicked upon, it should be somewhat visible:
The ash hoppers were inspired by those used on the CNR's secondhand USRA 2-10-2s, as seen on this modified Akane which I built for my good friend cn nutbar:
There will be some other prototype-inspired details on this locomotive, but I'll reveal those as the build continues.
The loco will be part of the EG&E family, but I'll be lettering it for the Grand River Southern, a terminal road supposedly connecting the modelled Grand Valley with the unmodelled EG&E. I did have a GRS locomotive in the past, this Athearn SW7 rebuilt as an NW2...
...but it's gone to my good buddy Deano's (UP SD40-2) layout.
I picked up a Trueline Trains CPR caboose some time ago, used and at a good price, and it's lettered for the GRS (their only piece of rolling stock)...
...and the intention is to use it with the 2-6-6-2 in pusher service on the big hill between South Cayuga and Park Head.
Wayne