Model 40 and the "Inchfield"

[kcs1967]

So here is where I am at on my distraction project, influenced by the "Piker" and the "Oscar" I have an Observation, Vista Dome, Diner, and Baggage all at about 28' each

I think most have you have seen this already, but here is the plan



Model 40


Observation
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Vista Dome
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Diner

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Baggage

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Questions, Input, fire away. Sometimes we just need a get away from reality project.

[icghogger]

Looks like somebody been using "shortening" on they train ;D

[Ridgeline]

HA! Totally cool..... So each car will have a single truck? I'm assuming the trucks will be fixed to the car...? I'm interested to know how well they will run around curves...

[kcs1967]

Each car will have a 6 wheel truck, I will be using Bachmann's heavyweight trucks as they are "centered" I intend on having the trucks tight, but not fixed. I will also be putting Diaphragms on them, the ones by American Limited, # 9000 I believe. I will scavange interiors from the Bachmann Heavyweight coaches and diner that are giving up the trucks. Additionally I have an IHC observation interior that I may use as well, today I found another Coach, so the car count may go up, but first I need to complete these. Thanks for the comments and interests.
Curve wise, my modules are not less than 28" in the yards, and 36" on the main, I am quite sure these stubbies will easily negotiate a 15" or 16" Radius.
Maybe I should rename the railroad name to Crisco, to honor the Shortening, LOL. Actually I choose "Inchfield" because LHS had some "Clinchfied" decals for $4, so that still keeps the entire train under $100.

[kcs1967]

@ railfan, the pic is from this MINI Train, Loco decaled and drying, then weathering, then finish those Stubby passenger cars

[kcs1967]

So far