Great video Shawn - good find 
I’m just under 2 hours from Scranton and I rarely get there. Never caught any of the long distance excursions.
Wondrous snow shots - the sequence of the run-by at around 5:40 nigh-on made me cry…what memories THAT view brought back [sigh]…
tac
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Jon Radder said:So how many children do you have from your high school years? ;)
Yup - There's nothing like a picture to point out yer screw ups! Happens to me all the time too.
David Russell said:Wow - A complete thread jack !!Jon Radder said:So how many children do you have from your high school years? ;)
Yup - There's nothing like a picture to point out yer screw ups! Happens to me all the time too.
To answer the question - I lost count
Considering the page were on this should have been done several times knowing the rules.
Sorry that just struck me funny and you were the scape goat…
I don’t know about “thread jacks”, but many “screw jacks” are used in the construction of heavy equipment, especially in small shops like the Jackson and Burke.
No screw jacks here, just screw loose.
The mounting works well.
I was able to frame the nut so the boiler is easily removable. Next up is making it look half way decent. I cut some styrene to fit and added some rivets. The angle piece will be supporting the floor of the cab. I added some bolts for support as the tender draw bar will be attached to this and I want to make sure it stays in place. The line on the boiler indicates the forward edge of the cab. I didn’t add more rivets as the ones under the cab will be covered by an air tank.
I didn’t like the brakes that came with the Pacific, so I thought I’d make my own out of styrene and brass.
(http://www.jbrr.com/Pics/Locomotives/EBT/Locomotive/IMG_6695.JPG)
I don’t like the mounting right now, so I’ve ordered some longer bolts. I’ll use some brass tubes to hold the brakes away from the frame. I got the other side of the firebox done and mounted the floor of the cab in place.
I also got a start on the front of the smoke box. I cut styrene to shape and added some plastic NBW that I got from somewhere. I still need to work on the door. Then I have to figure out a way to mount it so it’s removable.
This thing is going to be BIG. Good thing I have large curves on my layout.
It’s going to be a bit longer than #15. The wheelbase of the Pacific adds about 1 1/2 feet to the overall length.
Will the brakes have replaceable shoes(linings)?
The real ones do??
You know, Bruce, that looks like a pretty good starting point for the MacArthur 2-8-2’s as well … a la Tweetsie 190 and her White Pass kin… You’d need different valves and dry pipes… but proportionally it looks awfully close (precision eyeballingwise.)
(http://www.american-rails-forums.com/AR%20Images/Tourist%20Railroads/tweetsie-railroad-4-6-0.JPG)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNL7-HdEkBY Matthew (OV)
Matthew, Now that’s interesting. Lots of possibilities. 
That looks more like EBT #12 with the straight running board. Mine will only be sort of close to all of them. I worked on the smoke box a bit today. I put the “door” in a chuck and smoothed it out. I have an old tie tack for a number plate, but it was for #5. I ground that down. I have a 7 from Trackside Details and tried that out - nothing is glued yet. I still need the smoke box dogs and some hinges. I’m thinking of getting the dogs from Ozark and building the hinges.
You keep this pace up, and you will have it pretty much finished by Marty’s.
Your detail work is really 1st class.
Rodney
Thanks, Rodney. I MAY bring it to Marty’s but I sure don’t think it will be finished. It seems like there’s a lot more to do.
Did you get the drawings I sent you?
David, I’ll replace the brake shoes when they wear out. 
That is really a behemoth! I’m enjoying every aspect of this thread, learning a ton. Thanks Bruce
I’m sure learning a lot myself. I’ve spent some time trying to get the quartering right. I’m getting closer, but still some small binds. The wheels won’t turn without the motor, so I can’t freewheel it and check for binding. It’s a long process for me. But, today I got a great package in the mail - from Gary Buchanan. He had offered to make some appropriate domes for me; I had thought about using some Accucraft domes, but they’d have to be cut down. So, I sent some drawings to Gary and he turned out some absolutely gorgeous domes. When I saw the package had arrived, I immediately cut it open and took them out. Rushed up to show them to Jean. I don’t think she was nearly as excited as I was. Gary had tapped each dome with a screw; I quickly removed them and placed the domes on the boiler. Sweet!
So, I did some measurements; I had to change the spacing a bit since my boiler is about 1 1/2 feet longer than the one on #14 and #15, but I think I got it right. I drilled the holes on the top of the boiler for each of the mounting screws. Next, I drilled larger holes on the bottom of the boiler - this allows me to insert the screw on top of a screw driver and connect it to each dome. I also drill a hole and used a bell from an Annie.
The domes fit perfectly. The sand dome lids are separate pieces and are not yet fixed in place. I’m thinking of using some dress maker pins to hold them in place and act as the handle on the lid.
Thanks again to Gary. Perfect.
Your help is taking a nap on the parts bin!
It’s still amazing Bruce…
What are you doing for weight? Did you use the weights from the Pacific?
I am considering using the weight from the Pacific. It’s big and heavy, but it should still fit OK in the boiler. I will need to drill some mounting screws to make sure it doesn’t shift. I also have some weights from a couple of Annies, so there’s a few options. I probably will wait until I’m almost done. Still a LOT to do.