OK the build is coming close to completion at least for the locomotive proper. One aspect I hadn’t given any thought to is fenders. I am thinking I can make some decent fenders out of some brass rod and brass sheet material but How wide are they typically and how were they attached. I assume they were only as wide as the wheel so 6" or so but what was their attachment. Did they hang from the running board and cab or were they attached by L brackets or something other from the frame.
What era is your loco? It is my understanding that fenders fell out of fashion by 1880 or so. As usual, there is probably an outlier that will make a list out of me.
Steve the loco was made in 1879 I believe. I have no good photo of it but in drawings I have seen of the same type and the one I am modeling from has them. Also the brand new loco the CR&N bought in 1889 has them. So I have decided mine will have them. I agree it is a questionable call. But since no one can prove me wrong mine will have them.
A 10 wheeler, same era, same RR, has a single fender spanning 3 drivers. Looks attached to firebox in back and hung from walk way up front, ending on the frame.
John Caughey said:
A 10 wheeler, same era, same RR, has a single fender spanning 3 drivers. Looks attached to firebox in back and hung from walk way up front, ending on the frame.
The picture from the mogul I have from U&N RR is hard to tell but looks like individual fenders. I like the looks of this ten wheeler though. And again I have some artistic lisc available to me.
Steve Featherkile said:
Devon, this might give you some insight…
Steve I just glanced at this video. I can’t wait to watch it in its entirety Looks like it will be a great advantage in building ground up locos.
That was a great video. Watched all the way through and while it didn’t help at all with my fender problem I honestly forgot why I was watching it. It did answer many other questions and gave me some ideas for the next build.
To be solid I would think they would be attached to the frame. I am thinking like a mechanic here. I have a picture of a 4-4-0 that shows a rod from the fender to the running board AND a bracket on the fender connecting it to the frame. Also, the gap between the fender and the top of the driver is a bit wider then the gap between the fender and the side of the driver. This allows for the driver suspension to flex, without the driver striking the fender.
looks like they go all the way to the frame as well. I think I can glue them straight to the frame and make some L brackets and make them look decent.
Yep individual fenders here
Those engines sure were good looking with all their embellishments fenders and all.
Todd Haskins said:
Those engines sure were good looking with all their embellishments fenders and all.
Yeah I agree Todd. I honestly think one of the coolest things on the planet is a late 1870’s to early 1880’s 4-4-0. Unfortunately my prototype chose the next best thing in my opinion which is the 2-6-0 but I just love the classic look of a 4-4-0 with polished brass, a planished boiler jacket, and a stained wood cab. At least with this build since there is not clear picture of the prototype I get to add whatever I want and just say prove it didn’t look that way. 