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cbrew
 Post subject: Latest Project
PostPosted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:23 pm 
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I have taken some time off from the ten wheeler project to work on my toy hauler. Did some upgrades to the Diesel engine in my ole dodge PU, Did some wiring in the camper and building racks in the trailer..
here are some picks of the new racks going in the trailer.
I pulled down the paneling to install e track.
now i am waiting an order from mcmaster-carr to finish.


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 Post subject: Re: Latest Project
PostPosted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 1:51 am 
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What methods / system do you use for securing the rolling stock and engine(s)? Post pics when you have them.

Always interested in the thousand different ways for transporting Live Steam equipment.

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cbrew
 Post subject: Re: Latest Project
PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:25 pm 
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here is the racks loaded, sorry for the cluder :) I shot this right after pulling away from the loading hoist


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