10-13-2012, 08:55 PM
Then here we go again!
Notice again, that the holes were also drilled out of the trailing truck that was to support the entire firebox!
![[Image: COH-81650022.jpg]](http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee242/Yellowstone_Train_Repairs/CnO_Steam/H-8%201650/COH-81650022.jpg)
On this side of the locomotive, you will see that the first and last drivers, have been plated! YES, thats real Silver plating, over a PLASTIC driver.....This will enhance the electrical system of the locomotive!
![[Image: COH-81650021.jpg]](http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee242/Yellowstone_Train_Repairs/CnO_Steam/H-8%201650/COH-81650021.jpg)
Heres the front engine! Notice that this one has most of the valve gear, complete, and only 3 rods of it are missing! INTENSE work, to say the very least!
![[Image: COH-81650020.jpg]](http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee242/Yellowstone_Train_Repairs/CnO_Steam/H-8%201650/COH-81650020.jpg)
Other side of the locomotive. Again, you'll not see the "Silver" plating here......As the drivers, sadly are plastic, where black unpainted, now, primered!
![[Image: COH-81650024.jpg]](http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee242/Yellowstone_Train_Repairs/CnO_Steam/H-8%201650/COH-81650024.jpg)
More to come!
Notice again, that the holes were also drilled out of the trailing truck that was to support the entire firebox!
On this side of the locomotive, you will see that the first and last drivers, have been plated! YES, thats real Silver plating, over a PLASTIC driver.....This will enhance the electrical system of the locomotive!
Heres the front engine! Notice that this one has most of the valve gear, complete, and only 3 rods of it are missing! INTENSE work, to say the very least!
Other side of the locomotive. Again, you'll not see the "Silver" plating here......As the drivers, sadly are plastic, where black unpainted, now, primered!
More to come!
~John AKA "Yellowstone" OR "EM-1"