Upgrading my steam roster

[Puddlejumper]

I'm glad you enjoyed my work Dave, I'm a fan of your posts also.

Your work is very impressive. Eventually I want to built a 2-8-0 or 4-6-0 cross-compound locomotive, either kitbash or from scratch. Actually a 4-8-0 like the N&W one at Strasburg would be awesome, the 465 is my favorite active steam locomotive, but the 4-8-0 wheel arrangement is very difficult to find in HO. I want to use these more simple projects as a way to gain experience. Especially with valve gear and repowering. I have been communicating with doctorwayne about techniques and he has been very helpful. I hope all of you steam builders will chime in and give me your opinions, tips, and criticism, as this is the only way for someone like me to learn... listen to those that "have done", and then "do".

Make sure you post some in progress pics to keep us up to date.

I plan of posting each step, that is the best way to get input from all of you.

I'm going to the Northeast fallen flags prototype meet this weekend with some other Gauge members. There will be lots of models on display, I'll bring a few to show off too. While I'm there I'll grab a bunch of pics of anything interesting to post, so hopefully I'll find some inspiration for the both of us.

That will be great! Have fun at the show and definitely get pics to share.

Dave