Just made a deal for thus unknown heavy brass Dreyfuss Hudson boiler .Decided to paint it..made a huge difference!
Here it is before primer and paint...
Great job! The paint really makes the model!
Any idea who made it?
Lookin' great ! I painted a few in HO, back in the day. Does it have a clear lacquer on the brass, or is it bare?
A brass model is a wonderful thing!
Paul
Bare brass I used primer first.
O.k. Great! So, as bare brass, I am curious about this engine. Possibly a kit, or somebody's scratch build? The lacquer can be a primer in itself. But brass has been the material of choice for scratch builds. It can easily be formed, soldered together, and is soft enough to be cut and drilled easily.
I have seen partially completed kits, or scratch builds at train shows, and I am very curious about the history of this engine! If you find out any details, please share!
No markings but it is made very well out of very thick brass ..has embossed rivet detail on the boiler so one of the Asian brass makers probably made it.
Whoever made it, it's a first class job.
Same me, different spelling!
Very well made!
Ok mounted the boiler to the MTH chassis.Despite the incorrect wheel arrangement (should be a 4-6-4)it runs and looks ok until I can find the correct chassis.
Cool! I was wondering what you were going to do for a chassis. Looks good!
Thanks!I found a brass tender kit that is on its way from the bay!I will use these cool brass trucks that came with the boiler.
Those trucks ARE amazing! I like the 4-8-2 arrangement, even if it is temporary. Has a "what if" feel to it.
Yes it is a worthy placeholder!
those look like PRR 6wh passenger trucks. NYC use 6wh Commomweath trucks of a much heaver design. and some tenders were of the centipede style.
Yes and the trucks actually work!
My guess is that this cab was sold by the now defunct Right of Way Industries of OH and made in Korea. ROW offered brass engines and was famous for its scale quality and high detail.
Heavy brass stock abd the shape it is just right!
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