nice work, Ray, really looking good
…grinning…
Ray,
I wish you had two RS-3’s. It would be cool to see a side by side comparison, of the old and the new.
Ralph
Very cool, Ray. Maybe I missed it, but what are you using for the domes on the air tanks?
Bob McCown said:The domes I ended up using are 3/4" elliptical domes from Plastruct, #VHE-24.
Very cool, Ray. Maybe I missed it, but what are you using for the domes on the air tanks?
You’ve created a really fine looking little lokie there Ray and…it still looks like an Alco. Great job!
I’ve finished the cab interior details. I didn’t bother trying to include every single detail of the prototype. I just wanted to include enough of the major features, enough to give the impression that it’s all there. As it is, much of what I did include will be difficult to see anyway. Here’s a shot of the control stand under construction:
(http://www.raydunakin.com/Site/IRR_RS3_Conversion_files/Media/IMG_1824c/IMG_1824c.jpg)
And here’s the complete interior assembly. This assembly slides up into the cab from below. The floor was made to look like old wood with worn paint, as seen in some RS-3 pics I found:
(http://www.raydunakin.com/Site/IRR_RS3_Conversion_files/Media/IMG_1826c/IMG_1826c.jpg)
(http://www.raydunakin.com/Site/IRR_RS3_Conversion_files/Media/IMG_1830/IMG_1830.jpg)
On the fireman’s side, I added a toolbox and grease bucket. These were cast from molds I made of originals I found on ebay. Everything else in the cab is scratch-built. The toolbox and bucket help support the end panels:
(http://www.raydunakin.com/Site/IRR_RS3_Conversion_files/Media/IMG_1835c/IMG_1835c.jpg)
Oops! I made the seats a little bit too tall. Fortunately that’s easy to fix. The seats are not glued down, they are secured with screws. I’ll just remove them, cut the seats off the posts, shorten the posts, and glue the seats back together.
(http://www.raydunakin.com/Site/IRR_RS3_Conversion_files/Media/IMG_1839/IMG_1839.jpg)
BTW, the seated figure is from SLM, and will be serving as the engineer until I get around to sculpting some custom figures for this loco. .
Ray Dunakin said:That's sort of a "theatre" way of doing it - the brain will fill in the rest.
I just wanted to include enough of the major features, enough to give the impression that it's all there.
Toolbox and bucket as wall supports is an excellent idea.
When you showed about lowering the seat - how is figure height relative to cab side window?
Great work as usual, Ray.
I didn’t know the RS-3 doesn’t have dual controls.
Ralph
Wonderful 
Your weathering is superb, as usual.
Ralph Berg said:Would expect some did, some didn't, depending whether purchaser wanted to fork over the additional cash.
Great work as usual, Ray. I didn't know the RS-3 doesn't have dual controls. Ralph
Besides, if it’s narrow gauge, narrow gauge kind of exists in its own unique reality anyway
This isn’t enough evidence to concretely determine anything about single or dual control, yet is probably of interest,
2nd DSG said:
“Except for a few RS-3’s built in 1955 and 1956, most RS-2’s and RS-3’s were built to operate long end first.”
Page ALCO-243, The Second Diesel Spotters Guide, c.1973
wow the details are nice. You no doubt do some amazing work.
…grinning…
So far all of the photos I’ve seen of RS-3 cabs show controls only on the engineer’s side. The fireman’s side had a seat and not much else. I also have diagram that was posted on another forum showing the layout of the RS-3’s interior, same deal.
Of course “there’s a prototype for everything”, so I’m sure there were probably some with dual controls somewhere.
Ray Dunakin said:Halfway remember reading somewhere that Boston and Maine did - but don't bet your grandchildren on that. Other likely suspects would be Southern and N&W.
Of course "there's a prototype for everything", so I'm sure there were probably some with dual controls somewhere.
Ray:
Great job! I really like conversions of the ‘coulda been’ variety. Your attention to detail and craftsmanship are both superb.
I’ve ridden in the cab of the MRS-3 (military version of the RS-3) at the California State RR Museum in Jamestown, CA. It’s definitely equipped with only a single control stand.
I’m really looking forward to seeing your NG RS-3 operating through the rugged scenery of your RR. In keeping with ALCO’s model designations, might it be termed an ‘NRS-3?’
Happy RRing,
Jerry
Well, to me, it’s already looking a whole lot more awesome then what you had to start with 
I like the cab so far and better when you placed it back onto the body of the engine, as you get a much greater idea of how things will eventually end up.
And yes, those things on the side that look like steps, are in fact lift hooks, as I seen them used on Dirty Jobs when they did that episode of repairing locos.
But I’m sure you know that by this point, as I only browsed through the whole thread here just to get myself caught up on where everyone is here.
Keep posting when you can.
Oh, and I love the front end of the thing too, the part with the brake line hose and couplers.
ok, laters…md 
Mark Dunakin said:
Well, to me, it's already looking a whole lot more awesome then what you had to start with ;) I like the cab so far and better when you placed it back onto the body of the engine, as you get a much greater idea of how things will eventually end up.And yes, those things on the side that look like steps, are in fact lift hooks, as I seen them used on Dirty Jobs when they did that episode of repairing locos.
But I’m sure you know that by this point, as I only browsed through the whole thread here just to get myself caught up on where everyone is here.Keep posting when you can.
Oh, and I love the front end of the thing too, the part with the brake line hose and couplers.ok, laters…md
Hey Mark, welcome in yo LSC…are you the one who “gifted” the loco to Ray? do I have the story wrong? seems familiar…
Welcome Mark!
Hi Mark! Welcome aboard!
Cale, Mark is one of my brothers (and the only one still living in San Diego).
The RS-3 was a gift from my brother-in-law Matt and his wife.