Large Scale Central

Pipe Dreams or My Short Haul Steamer

Modeling Motive Power
#1

One of these days I’m going to build this…

I bought a B’mann chassis of the Annie persuasion. On sale it was 55 bucks for the wheels and motor. Such a deal!

Since all my trains pull a canteen as an aux supply and to bring fresh water to the wives of the section hands along the route, a big tender wasn’t necessary as my mine run is 50 miles round trip.

This sleek beauty caught my eye, but needs a longer smoke box …

More like the next, but back dated to the above

With my luck, I’ll end up with this;

Happy Rails!

Bonus;

John

#2

That is very cool! I think you need to get started. Or I should steal your idea and get started. :slight_smile:

#3

I’m more than willing to share and ‘borrow’ better ideas than my own…(http://www.largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif)

The other thread inspired me to share, you can deal with them counters of rivets, er … be nice to see one built.

I nicknamed the narrow ga. version; The Mudson, faster than those hens!

I’m committed to the Mik Challenge, so you’ve got a head start!

John, the Professional Crastinator.

#4

IMO, the ultimate of the type…essentially a New York Central hudson modified for commuter service:

Scot