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Big Power arrives on the Tuscarora

Modeling
#1

A momentary distraction from my usual c. 1900 modelbuilding yields brute strength for the TRR. Mostly just a bit of a repaint with some very light cosmetics. This started as a “Post-wreck” #455 version of the K-27

Some dark green paint on the boiler and a proper dosing of weathering

Lowered the roofline about 1/4"

Proper “warm white” LEDs in the headlight and class lamps

New lettering and transformed coal bunker boards (steel to wood)

A full account of the loco and its history can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/TRRMikado10 Later, K

#2

wow , that looks like a steam locomotive , for real . Nice work

#3

Looks great, Kevin. Query—Most model steamers seem to sit down at the stern (firebox). That was really appearant at the site mentioned above. This photo really makes it clear.

(http://1stclass.mylargescale.com/eastbroadtop/TRR10/TRR1020.jpg)

Is this because the motor windings are usually in the firebox? Inquiring minds want to know. Stevve Featherkile

#4

Great looking Kevin. Is that the camera or yor subtle weathering technics on the counterweight coloring?

#5

That looks great. I love the way you weather your engines.

#6

By the title I thought you snapped and I was gonna see a SD70 M or a Dash 9 blowing by your model of the EBT water tank.
:slight_smile:
Very cool though!
It look’s “like big power” for your RR, will be interested in seeing future pics with this locomotive on your RR…
:wink:

#7

Really nice Kevin. I like the ‘story’ too. And yes, I’ve camped at the Grist Mill and it is ON the turnpike :smiley: :smiley:

One scenario for my RR was an alternate reality where the South Penn was built instead of the turnpike. A narrow gauge to standard gauge transfer was built in an expanded daylight section between the Kittany Mountain and Blue Mountain tunnels. That would have allowed me to build a very short dual gauge section.

#8
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... I thought you snapped and I was gonna see a SD70 M or a Dash 9
If that ever happens, call 911.
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... Most model steamers seem to sit down at the stern (firebox).
It doesn't help that my photo stand is an old trunk that sags when heavy weights sit on top of it. I really need to put a sturdy sheet of plywood on top of it. This loco is definitely a bit back-heavy, and with all the drivers sprung, it does tend to sit down a bit towards the rear. It's no where near as noticeable on sturdy track, though.
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... Is that the camera or your subtle weathering techniques on the counterweight coloring?
Subtle weathering. I start with flat black, then wash with a bit of a grimy brown/black mixture, then follow up with various weathering powders. In this case, a yellowish "dirt" and a darker brown powder. I've really gotten to like Bragdon's weathering powders. It's the powders that settle into the counterweights and give them that prototypic look.

Later,

K

#9

Kevin,

A most fabulous job! The paint and weathering are superb. The subtle striping is especially well done, reminiscent of the Pacific Coast Ry as well as Hawaii. It is quite difficult and tedious to do it right I know.

Now all it needs is an oil bunker and it’ll be ready to run on the POC. :slight_smile:

#10

Looks great. Love the weathering, as usual.

#11

Nice addition to the stable, always like the story that goes with the equipment. Thanks for sharing.

#12

Aw, come on. Do you expect us to believe that is not really a prototype? :wink:

#13

Wow. Who would have ever thought that YOU would get a K? :wink: Sure looks nice!