kcs1967
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Post by kcs1967 on Aug 19, 2011 15:54:29 GMT -5
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 before after Vista Dome before after Diner before after Baggage before after Questions, Input, fire away. Sometimes we just need a get away from reality project.
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Post by icghogger on Aug 19, 2011 16:18:17 GMT -5
Looks like somebody been using "shortening" on they train ;D
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Post by Ridgeline on Aug 19, 2011 18:43:13 GMT -5
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...
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Post by kcs1967 on Aug 20, 2011 2:00:00 GMT -5
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.
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Post by kcs1967 on Sept 12, 2011 12:06:24 GMT -5
@ railfan, the pic is from this MINI Train, Loco decaled and drying, then weathering, then finish those Stubby passenger cars
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Post by kcs1967 on Sept 12, 2011 20:24:39 GMT -5
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