The Home Machinist!

Viola, poor mans c/r.

I squared up some h/r flat bar I had handy to make the binders.

Finally have some time to dedicate to this build. The trailing truck is the area I am focused on right now.
Just got the leaf springs done over the weekend.

At the rate I find time for this engine I should have it steamed up by June 15th.........2030! I have made some progress, The drivers are finally on the axles. I had to make new longer spring perches since the originals were a tad short. Of course now I had to make longer spring hangers.

This engine is sold

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Tender photos:

I am sorry it has taken so long to get better photos up.

WJH,

The engine was built by Wayne Haggen himself. It is a nicely detailed piece, both mechanically and aesthetically.

Bobby T

I am assisting Wayne's widow with the sale of this locomotive and tender. If you have any questions please ask. I will try to get some better photo's up. This is a new engine, mechanical's are complete. Cosmetics are 98% complete, just need some details finished and paint. The price has been reduced...

With sadness I must announce the passing of another live steamer.
Wayne Heggen lost his battle with cancer. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Goodness, has it really been 14 months? I have been working on the Pacific but not nearly as much as I would like. I finished the front truck. It is a modified Little Engines truck with new side frames and equalizers. The LE truck frames while being a very proven design, was too short for this parti...