2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Forgot to point out the 16 holes drilled and tapped on the center tube for possibilities. And holes in the outside channel for hold downs of deck.
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
A few more pics
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Got an early start today flipped and welded on the top side.
Tender end plate is next but out of welding gas.
Tender end plate is next but out of welding gas.
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Last edited by djjh87 on Sun Mar 12, 2023 5:42 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
The end plate is cut to 18 inches which I forgot to mention that the bolsters were narrowed to 17 inches. Next the coupler mount was pilot drilled and transferred to the end plate then some pilot holes drilled to support the buffer beam. Jim
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
These are the reverse shaft bearings
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
I pulled out the valve gear rocker arms ,lifting links, and skimmed the backs . But missing ars the reverse lifting arms so I will have to fab a couple.
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Here is the progress on the tender frame. Jim
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Painted the frame then hardwood was attached to the back of the channel for the deck to be glued and screwed to. The deck boards are 3×3/4 clear pine and will be shiplaped. Which means I need a few more boards. Jim
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Starting to look like a car.
Last edited by Odyknuck on Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:08 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
I like your use of square nuts, too.
Classy work.
RussN
Classy work.
RussN
Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Jim...moving along there. Have to ask...gotta loco/tender lifter to get that beast re-railed IF...it decides to fall off the track? They don't call that "hernia gauge" for nothing! Just curious.
And yes, agree with Russ...square nuts are a nice touch. So are the white walls. And I've got a friend that ALWAYS gives me crap if the white walls on the Rutland aren't "pristine"! Keep up the good work. Carl B.
And yes, agree with Russ...square nuts are a nice touch. So are the white walls. And I've got a friend that ALWAYS gives me crap if the white walls on the Rutland aren't "pristine"! Keep up the good work. Carl B.
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build
Thanks Guys for the encouraging words it always helps to add to the fun l'm already having. Carl I plan on staying on the tracks LOL...
Hopefully i can find or make some rerailers and have seen a fabed up a pole and post that sits on the track or on wood dunnage. Any body with other suggestions or pictures might help.
Jim
Hopefully i can find or make some rerailers and have seen a fabed up a pole and post that sits on the track or on wood dunnage. Any body with other suggestions or pictures might help.
Jim
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