While I’ve enjoyed my Bachmann 10 Wheeler, it is just too small for my 1:20 rolling stock.
Now, seeing as I had already converted another 10 wheeler into a 1:20 10 wheeler, I wanted something different.
So…the ET&WNC had a Mogul for a number of years, and I liked the look.
But, I really didn’t want to try to build it EXACTLY like that. I’d use it for inspiration. I like the simple valve gear and the large window on the cab, so I’ll model that, but I’ll try to use as much of the Annie as possible. First task was to cut off the front and shorten and relocate the pilot truck. That was easy…
I want to use the existing boiler, as is. So, I permanently attached some boiler pieces that help hold the air tanks on and filled the holes.
If you look at the prototype, the boiler sits back a bit - the cab starts at the last wheel. So, I built some supports for the pilot beam as well as the firebox in the rear.
The rear supports were coverered with more styrene sheet and rivets added with paint.
Styrene sheets made new platforms.
But, that cab has to be changed and the smokestack is too short. I built up the cab sides using styrene sheet and strips. Here you can see the left and right sides.
The cab will be the same length as the original Annie cab, but taller and wider, so I’ll be able to easily fit an engineer inside.
I’m more of a hacker at this stuff. Rod’s work is museum quality!
