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Boxcab for buddy's layout

Modeling
#1

I thought I’d show off the boxcab I did for my buddy Tom’s Fish Creek RR. Its based on a Bachmann 45T power truck and is currently running on 4 NiMh with a DPDT switch to control direction. Eventually an RC unit (probably RCS EVO) will be installed. Its built to 1:29 scale as that what Tom is modeling. It really is fun to watch trundling around towing a boxcar or flatcar behind. Its not a very good pic in that you really see the light weathering but it gives you an idea of what it looks like. Dave

#2

Dave it’s looking good. Are you using it to haul that box car to the paint shop?

Dave

#3

Cool, Mongo LIKE!

#4

Neat!

#5

Thanks guys. Yea, Dave the boxcar is next to get paint. Its made from some parts of some old wooden kits along with a bunch of scratchbuilt detail parts, I picked up a long time ago. I scaled it to 1:24 scale but it seems a bit short (as in not tall) to me. I’m modeling 1:24, 42"gauge on my shelf layout.
Dave

#6
Dave Ottney said:
... Dave the boxcar is next to get paint ...
Troublesome Trucks I know ... but naming an individual boxcar ...
#7

Dave,

That’s some beautiful work! I would love to see more photos, please. I’d also love to more info on the on the layout, especially the track plan. Thanks for sharing.

#8

Thanks Mario. I have to take some more pics of the boxcab. My indoor layout is a very simple 123’ mainline run around the walls of my basement. Most of it is only about 7-8" wide except for one short wall and a 16’ section on one of the long walls where the shelf is 24-28" deep. On these areas I have a passing siding , a regular siding and a 19" diameter turntable. I’m running two small 2-4-0’s (conversions on old Bachmann Porters) and a Lehmann Porter. All are battery/RC. The track is handlaid code 250 aluminium on cedar ties I cut.
Chuckle chuckle Chris!
Dave