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CVRR Electric Motor Car #15

Added what I believe were roof top ice/snow breakers.

Did you discover why they had the “poles” on both sides of the roof? Seems redundant, unless the power wire was offset?

I’d guess the roof was not strong enough to bolt them to too.

Greg

The cars #12 and #15 were put into service in 1906. They had poles on the “sides” of the cars to pick up 600v DC as the catenary line which only ran down the east side of the tracks. The reason for no overhead lines/ pantographs was the steam locos going to the Grove might interfere with the overhead lines during the Grangers Fair.

Wow, very interesting and a great aspect that makes the model even more 'fun".

Greg

I know here on the P&CS, once the line was electrified, they wanted to stop the steam locomotives from running on the line as soon as they could. The steam and smoke contaminated and corroded the overhead catenary. So it makes sense to place the overhead off to one side.

Greg Elmassian said:

Wow, very interesting and a great aspect that makes the model even more 'fun".

Greg

Kinda disappointed that Maynard had to cover for you here Greg as I thought your motto was to re-read everything twice before posting? Especially from the original poster!

It’s all good

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Rooster if I don’t throw you a bone every so often, life would not be this fun!

Static model so regauge and non functional trucks was necessary for my eye along with other things most will not see but I do.

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Andy Clarke said:

Looking good, Son… BTW, can you send me 20 bucks?? (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

Can I have my room back if I come home ?

" Rooster " said: … along with other things most will not see but I do.

Making representations of the traction motors next?

Cool project!

" Rooster " said:

Andy Clarke said:

Looking good, Son… BTW, can you send me 20 bucks?? (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

Can I have my room back if I come home ?

Sure, but just so ya know… You room has been moved to a corner in the garage… (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif)(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

Nice job on that end railing. Getting multiple bends located, can be tricky.

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" Rooster " said:

Static model so regauge and non functional trucks was necessary for my eye along with other things most will not see but I do.

Nice. So, now you need to hand lay some light track to set it on!!

Andy Clarke said:

" Rooster " said:

Andy Clarke said:

Looking good, Son… BTW, can you send me 20 bucks?? (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

Can I have my room back if I come home ?

Sure, but just so ya know… You room has been moved to a corner in the garage… (http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif)(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

Perfect!

While you are sleeping I can wash and wax moms car then jamb the accelerator pedal and cut the brake lines on yours.

Thanks Dad !!

**Jon Radder said:**Nice. So, now you need to hand lay some light track to set it on!!

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Rooster, ya done good.

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Car looks great Rooster!

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