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Upgrading my Big Hauler 4-6-0

I just received my new subframe for my old 4-6-0.

As I’m going to install RC and batteries in it, I decided to repaint it as well.

I really didn’t like the maroon/silver and gold paint job.

The maroon fields on the cab and tender were masked.

I washed all the parts thoroughly with dish washing detergent and then primed with red etch primer.

Then a shot of Stynylrez black primer.

I went for a black, gold and maroon finish.

I have the smokebox left to paint in graphite and then the interior walls green.

That’s going to be nice. Gold lining on cab & tender will go well with gold trim on drivers.

What a wonderful transformation! Thanks for sharing!

Eric

The repaint and conversion to the new chassis is almost complete.

There was a bit of a problem with fitting the air tanks though...

I had to move the tanks 1/8" to the rear to make them clear the cylinders.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/X9JJbjsl.jpg[/img]

 

The tender will get some weathering as well.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/wAcrRIAl.jpg[/img]

 

I cut the power pickups in the loco to prepare it for the RC conversion.

The tender will get the batteries, rx, esc and connections later.

Mikael,

When you are done, would you mind posting a “before” and “after” picture?

Thanks!!

Eric

Will do!

In the meantime, here’s another photo:

Looks great! Well done!

I don’t know Mikael, it looks too pretty to be a 10 wheeler

Bill Barnwell said:

I don’t know Mikael, it looks too pretty to be a 10 wheeler

Well, that’s soon to change… (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)

I designed a kerosene headlight for it:

It’s printed and is currently being painted.

I have tested the loco now with the radio control, and it works perfectly fine.

Very, very nicely done, Mikael…

tack så mycket for sharing your work…

just about all the Swedish I know even though it’s my family’s native language. (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

Now it’s pretty much done.
I only have to insert the new battery when it arrives.

Tested it without major problems (except for the too weak battery I had).

Mikael,

I bet you inspire a run on e-Bay for used Bachmann 10-wheelers with this project! Maika’i (Great job!)!

Eric

Wow, what a great face lift, Mikael. You did a terrific job. Thanks for sharing.