16 inch gauge switcher on ebay
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16 inch gauge switcher on ebay
There is a nice little 16 inch gauge gas-powered switcher up for auction on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254011147803
Regards,
Daris
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254011147803
Regards,
Daris
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Re: 16 inch gauge switcher on ebay
Did you see that 9" gauge 4-4-0 for sale? Looks like whoever built it had access to a bronze foundry because the wheels, cylinders, rods, etc... are all bronze castings.
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Re: 16 inch gauge switcher on ebay
How does one ask questions to the ebay seller regarding the 16 inch gauge switcher? My question is: Is it possible to regauge to 18 inches? The underneathe photos do not show enough detail.
Chris Smith
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Re: 16 inch gauge switcher on ebay
Chris,
On the right side of the Ebay page is Seller Information. You will see where it says Contact Seller....click on that, then you will see Select a Topic....click Other and ask your questions
Nyle
On the right side of the Ebay page is Seller Information. You will see where it says Contact Seller....click on that, then you will see Select a Topic....click Other and ask your questions
Nyle
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Re: 16 inch gauge switcher on ebay
Didn’t look real closely at the underneath pictures, but usually going up in gauge, you could move the wheels from the inside of the frame to the outside of the frame. Otherwise, you have to alter the width of the frame.
Glenn
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Motive power : 1902 A.S.Campbell 4-4-0 American - 12 5/8" gauge, 1955 Ottaway 4-4-0 American 12" gauge
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Motive power : 1902 A.S.Campbell 4-4-0 American - 12 5/8" gauge, 1955 Ottaway 4-4-0 American 12" gauge
Ahaha, Retirement: the good life - drifting endlessly on a Sea of projects....
Re: 16 inch gauge switcher on ebay
I had looked at this little locomotive some years back when it up for sale by a local antique shop. Its unusual. Its quite small actually for its gauge, but the kicker is the tiny wheels and sharp edged square flanges. The wheels pass through openings in the body under the motor so regauging to 15” gauge, which is what I was looking for, I felt would be tough. I researched the motor and found some issues there as well so I walked away from it as I did not want yet another project in the garage. I probably should have picked it up as the price was reasonable, like $1500. It just seemed to lack something in my eye. For the right price, its probably a nice start on a little 16” gauge critter.
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Re: 16 inch gauge switcher on ebay
Hi J.R.,
Did you ever discover who built the loco?
Glenn
Did you ever discover who built the loco?
Glenn
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Motive power : 1902 A.S.Campbell 4-4-0 American - 12 5/8" gauge, 1955 Ottaway 4-4-0 American 12" gauge
Ahaha, Retirement: the good life - drifting endlessly on a Sea of projects....
Motive power : 1902 A.S.Campbell 4-4-0 American - 12 5/8" gauge, 1955 Ottaway 4-4-0 American 12" gauge
Ahaha, Retirement: the good life - drifting endlessly on a Sea of projects....
Re: 16 inch gauge switcher on ebay
Glenn:
No idea who built it. No indications on it.
J.R.
No idea who built it. No indications on it.
J.R.
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Re: 16 inch gauge switcher on ebay
Nay , nay. Its a cobble job and not a good base for improvement. It looks like a ten year old designed it. In my critical eye it would be way tooo much work to tear it down and improve what would be a minimum for my eye. I have seen some ugly and cute contraptions, and this thing is ugly.
It is my opinion taht any kid that can build a bicycle can make a go cart, and therefor a 4 wheel shifter/switcher/hand car. Having a lathe is not needed, it can be farmed out. The rest is a system of bearing blocks axles and drive details to get the movement. It can be pretty rough and still make the rails sing. A steamer, is another class for fit and finish or it wont work. Just that simple.
It is my opinion taht any kid that can build a bicycle can make a go cart, and therefor a 4 wheel shifter/switcher/hand car. Having a lathe is not needed, it can be farmed out. The rest is a system of bearing blocks axles and drive details to get the movement. It can be pretty rough and still make the rails sing. A steamer, is another class for fit and finish or it wont work. Just that simple.
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We have enough youth, how about a fountain of Smart. My computer beat me at chess, but not kickboxing
It is not getting caught in the rain, its learning to dance in it. People saying good morning, should have to prove it.