Large Scale Central

1:17n30

Modeling Rolling stock
#1

Just taking a moment to show the latest progress on my lokie conversion. More of this project can be found on my blog listed in my sig line. Being that the Keylock Lumber & Mining Co is located in Oklahoma I decided that this lokie would use that state’s main natural resource… oil.

The above photo is supposedly of a loco south of the border. I dunno. Regardless, it gives credence to the fact that for every “idea” we have as modelers… there likely was an actual prototype in the real world. I added the fuel source for my lokie… an oil drum mounted on I-beam channels that the KLM shops fabricated and welded to the top of the side tanks.

#2

Yes Yes Yes.

My kind of RR’ing. Looking good.

#3

Nice choice Dwayne. Looks good so far

#4

@ Tony… thanks. I suppose you’re also a fan of small, backwater lokies and lines?

@ Dave… thank you.

#5

It’s…different…:wink:

#6

I agree, its different. The coloring is great. I like the fact the car and the loco are almost the same dingy color in the picture. Might be hard to duplicate.

#7

now thats cool!

#8

I like it. You need a taller smoke stack. Like the original. Probably not a good idea to have it exit below your fuel tank.
Ralph

#9
Ralph Berg said:
I like it. You need a taller smoke stack. Like the original.[b] Probably not a good idea to have it exit below your fuel tank.[/b] Ralph
Don't you need some way to heat Bunker C fuel so it will flow? :lol:
#10
Ralph Berg said:
I like it. You need a taller smoke stack. Like the original. Probably not a good idea to have it exit below your fuel tank. Ralph
The KLM shop guy has plans on adding an extension to the existing stack. This and a myriad of small details will be added once he gets to the detailing stage. :)
#11

Very cool little lokie - :smiley:

#12

I really like that one. That is my kind of engine. Would look great in 1:22 scale for my RR. I love small engines like that

#13

Oh wow, that prototype is awesome! I love funky, rundown little locos like that. I’ll have to add that one to my “must build, someday” list.

Looks like you’re off to a good start on yours!

#14

Thank you Jon.

Shawn, small engines hold a lot of appeal to me as well. And with them come tighter curves, small freight cars… and as I try to convince those working in the tiny, hard to see table top scales… the ability to play with trains outdoors at a similar cost. I think many of them see the high prices for large scale engines and shudder. I know I do. This loco, aside from it’s initial cost has been built inexpensively. Probably less than $20 not counting the Losi ESC, TX and 4 AA batteries which I already had.

Thanks Ray. I like your work you show on your website. Would be a perfect setting for a small lokie.

#15

Even though Eggliners aren’t my cup of tea I too think the low cost will attract some to our hobby. I know people viewing our club layout like them.

One of my winter projects is to make a small trolley using one of the Eggliner motor blocks.

I really like your small engine. My mining layout needs one!

#16

I haven’t seen an Eggliner in person. They are cute but just a bit to whimsy for me. :slight_smile: I have one of the Aristo short wheelbase motorblocks that was being used in a gas mechanical critter I had started that was built to 7/8ths scale. Proto photo from an engine somewhere south of the border:

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/dw64/decauville_rpreto_sac.jpg)

Model photo of my uncompleted engine minus the roof:

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/dw64/photo-5.jpg)

edit-the critter was rc/batteried powered. I plan on redoing it in 17n30. :slight_smile:

#17

I agree on the whimsy.

On the other hand, some will probably say that about my “bashed” trolley when it’s done! But the miners need something to ride in when going and coming from the mine.

#18

I’m sure that your trolley will have that aura of “could’ve been”. Not so sure the Eggs fall into that category. I could be wrong but have yet to discover a proto pgoto that suggests they “could’ve been”.

Of course if the Eggs entice folks into the hooby, then I support them. :slight_smile:

#19

That’s my feeling too. I figure a committee designed the Eggliner!

#20

Or someone with a CAD program and a near empry 12 pack. :slight_smile: