That’s awesome, I love the level of detail 
You knocked it out of the park. Very very well done and a unique model for sure.
Thanks for the positive comments Guys, it was a fun project and a real challenge to get it to come together.
You know Rick… My beat up old Gon would look right at home behind that…
Absolutely stunning Rick. Well done
Cheers
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Thanks Neil, like I said it was fun but a head scratcher trying to get it to look right.
Well I admit it probably doesn’t “look right” to most folks but it is what I was trying for 
Cool build, very detailed. Where did you get the roller chain? 3D print? I will be making a steam engine for a crane for my stone quarry and thinking about using chain and sprockets.
That stuff is available most everywhere.
Micro Mark, or McMaster Carr are a couple of sources.
Just Google miniature chain and sprockets you’ll get plenty of hits.
The only downside is trying to make all the technical jargon match your wants
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Thank You. I am familiar with McMaster Carr and have ordered from them usually get it the next day. Never thought to look there for that small of roller chain.
Such a great model, Rick. It’s been a lot of fun watching you make it.
If you’re inclined at some point, it would be neat to see a B&W shot of it, posed in the same manner as one of your original pics, and set the images side by side. Outside of background, I’ll bet one would have a hard time saying which was the model.
That would be absolutely awesome! - Eric
Cliff, that sounded like a great idea so I fumbled around and was able to come up with these comparison pictures.
Prototype
Attempted model
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Wow, amazing! Thanks, Rick! They do look so alike, except that your accessories are more complete, while the prototype seems quite out of service.
Also, your loco looks a bit more realistic. Comparing gas engines, for example, the prototype’s looks fake! So it’s good you put in the fence background, to help people know.