02-21-2013, 01:14 PM
Some progress;
The gearboxes are still not in yet, have to check with the Hobby Shop later today.
Sand lines for the main engine are in place, and the water lines from the injectors to the top feed check valve are done.
Also got the walkways attached, and the lead engine sandbox is "under construction"
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Two more details were built and installed in the cab. The Throttle Lever Assembly, and the Johnson Bar. I couldn't find appropriate castings for either of these, so, consulted, The Locomotive Cyclopedia 1941, for details, and constructed both.
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The tender got some attention. the foot boards, brake wheel, and railings on the tank body, are done.
The tank "end cap", is slightly skewed in this photo...it will be attached to the motor mount, once that is built, so the motor can be slid out of the tank for "maintenance". That whole assembly will be held in place with a screw up through the bottom of the tank.
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Most likely, the valve gear rods, hangers, etc., will be the next things to be fabricated. Once all the "mechanics" are done and installed, I can add the pilot and trailing trucks, and the pivot plate between the main and front engines.
The drive shafts will run forward from the motor, connected with cup and ball universal joints, and run along the center line of the frames, at just about the cab floor height. That's why there is a gap in the cab floor, seen in the second photo.
Oh, Yes, that is the former Uintah #50, Sumpter Valley Railway #250 ( United, Brass ), in the background.
The gearboxes are still not in yet, have to check with the Hobby Shop later today.
Sand lines for the main engine are in place, and the water lines from the injectors to the top feed check valve are done.
Also got the walkways attached, and the lead engine sandbox is "under construction"
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Two more details were built and installed in the cab. The Throttle Lever Assembly, and the Johnson Bar. I couldn't find appropriate castings for either of these, so, consulted, The Locomotive Cyclopedia 1941, for details, and constructed both.
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The tender got some attention. the foot boards, brake wheel, and railings on the tank body, are done.
The tank "end cap", is slightly skewed in this photo...it will be attached to the motor mount, once that is built, so the motor can be slid out of the tank for "maintenance". That whole assembly will be held in place with a screw up through the bottom of the tank.
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Most likely, the valve gear rods, hangers, etc., will be the next things to be fabricated. Once all the "mechanics" are done and installed, I can add the pilot and trailing trucks, and the pivot plate between the main and front engines.
The drive shafts will run forward from the motor, connected with cup and ball universal joints, and run along the center line of the frames, at just about the cab floor height. That's why there is a gap in the cab floor, seen in the second photo.
Oh, Yes, that is the former Uintah #50, Sumpter Valley Railway #250 ( United, Brass ), in the background.
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The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!