Large Scale Central

Train Mounted Canon

Modeling
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Inspired by Kid Z’s model build, I have this start from 30 years ago. The Kid built his lowboy train car and Dad Eric and kid got a pre-made canon. I will by a flat car and continue making the canon.

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I have increased the bore from 1/4" to 3/8" (Not shown in this picture) and I am working on the lower cradle base plate.

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The step down will have rack for gun operators to stand on

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OR&W Railway must be a tough neighborhood if you have to arm your trains.

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Remember the original rail line, Bellaire, Zanesville and Cincinnati Railroad . started right after the American civil war. Defense was on everyone’s mind. Plus… I have this canon… If Kid Z. has a canon on his train, I am following his lead!

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Wayne;

Lima trains of Italy made an HO diesel train (WWII era) featuring the Leopold rail mounted naval sized canon. I han one of those trains for a while, and ir was a real crowd pleaser.

My current canon car is somewhat smaller, but it was fun to build.

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Regards. David Meashey