JaBear,
What a thoughtful gift! He will definitely be thrilled to receive a tasty slice of virtual cake from Down Under.
Thank you so much,
Tim
Late to the model railroad party but playing catch-up.....
trwrouteKevin, it is complete with motor, drivers, frame, etc. Everything you need, but I might make a few modifications.
That is great! I am eagerly awaiting the finished model.
I want to build something so badly.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Nice find Chuck: I have one of those built up but it is missing the lead truck wheel set, I think? Is there any way you could post a picture of the lead truck or better yet post a picture of the instructions? Or both ? It's the only part I need to complete this loco, so It would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks T.C.
I've made some more progress on my trestle. I have it about 2/3 done. I still have to build the deck truss bridge and then the other 1/3 of the trestle on the other side of the deck truss. I have all the diagonal braces still to put in. I only have the top row done right now.
Here is the second piece of the trestle.
Here are the two pieces dry-fit together. I can't hook them up until I move it into place.
Lastly, if anyone is wondering how bents are attached to the stringers. Here is how, There are four 1-5/8" long 2-56 screws mounted into the top of each bent. These pass through the gap between the stringers and are clamped (and glued) to the stringers by a tie on the top side with four nuts. (I cut the screw heads off once I get them secured in place on the top of the bents.)
Colorado Front Range Railroad: http://www.coloradofrontrangerr.com/
Nice work, Renegade! That will be an impressive bridge when you're finished.
York1 John
I asked my doctor if I gave up delicious food and all alcohol, would I live longer? He said, "No, but it will seem longer."
CapnCrunch Ringo I admire the way you weather your engines just enough. Are you going to tackle the new CN loco right away or give it a break-in period?
Ringo I admire the way you weather your engines just enough. Are you going to tackle the new CN loco right away or give it a break-in period?
I went to the store today to get more paint. I got out of the truck when I heard the horn, turned and looked and it was a CN stack train with an SD70ACe on the lead, so pefore the walls got painted I went ahead and sprayed the trucks and wheels with dark brown camo spray paint. I find the Rustoleum Camo paint works wonders for trucks and frames. I use it on all my weathering projects now!
Sorry I know it's monday but thought I could squeak this one in. Hope everyone has a great weekend! Tim: Nice work on the benchwork! looks like that will give you a lot of space for long trains! Gary: Gotta love those SD7s! HO Velo: Love the bike race scene! Jimmy: Nice switcher and hi rail! Saw a CN one on my way home from the store after my SD70 Spot! Chip: Nice work on the lumber yard, my favorite industry on a layout! Kevin: Nice matching caboose. I forget where I saw it but I did see that set forsale somwhere cheap. Chuck: That looks like a fun project! Can't wait to see more of that one! Renegade: Really nice work on that tressle! Looks like top notch construction!
Sorry I know it's monday but thought I could squeak this one in. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Tim: Nice work on the benchwork! looks like that will give you a lot of space for long trains!
Gary: Gotta love those SD7s!
HO Velo: Love the bike race scene!
Jimmy: Nice switcher and hi rail! Saw a CN one on my way home from the store after my SD70 Spot!
Chip: Nice work on the lumber yard, my favorite industry on a layout!
Kevin: Nice matching caboose. I forget where I saw it but I did see that set forsale somwhere cheap.
Chuck: That looks like a fun project! Can't wait to see more of that one!
Renegade: Really nice work on that tressle! Looks like top notch construction!
T.C. Nice find Chuck: I have one of those built up but it is missing the lead truck wheel set, I think? Is there any way you could post a picture of the lead truck or better yet post a picture of the instructions? Or both ? It's the only part I need to complete this loco, so It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks T.C.
Here is the page that covers the lead truck. Hope it helps! Once I open the kit and dive in, I can post more if you need me to.
Chuck - Modeling in HO scale and anything narrow gauge
Renegade, the trestle looks fantastic. Your doing a fine job!
Renegade: Let me add the the chorus of what an amazing bridge you are building!
INCREDIBLE!!!
A compliment of outstanding Bridge Talent would be an understatement here Renegade
So I will just label you one of the finest Craftsman
TF
Thanks Chuck that helps .
Makes it easier to see what parts I'm missing, thus far just the lead truck wheel set, but I will have to get it out and compaire with your picture.
If you would, when you open the packages could you post the measurements of the lead truck wheel set ?
I know the width is going to be "N" gauge, its the wheel diameter I really need the most.