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New motorcar for the Jackson & Burke

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    June 2002
  • From: Burke, Virginia
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New motorcar for the Jackson & Burke
Posted by TheJoat on Saturday, December 8, 2007 11:09 AM

My light inspection cars were great for summer cruising, but the crew really wanted something a little warmer for the cold weather and those rainy days.  

Inspired by the East Broad Top M-3 motorcar, I set off to build an enclosed motor car.

I started with the Bachmann rail truck, and just cut away everything that looked like it didn't belong.  

Then I built up a body out of styrene, and now I have my interpretation of the M-3.




Bruce
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 8, 2007 11:38 AM
Looks great! Yeah I see it came from Black to Colored real quick there Joat. Still nice....
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Posted by Takasaki Matt on Sunday, December 9, 2007 5:17 PM

Colonel Stephens would be proud!

 

Matthew Foster Takasaki Light Railway http://www.freewebs.com/mjhfoster/
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Posted by gardenengineer on Saturday, December 29, 2007 10:09 PM

Was linking around the internet and found this excellent example of a prototype motorcar, check it out.

http://www.ebtrr.com/pics/f-shoop/frank_3.jpg

Nice work on the motorcar.

Happy New Year

Pete

 

 

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