10-02-2009, 06:38 AM
I've been studying various pictures since Bernhard shared that sketch, and I think that I was wrong...there does usually appear to be a bolster under the bend. It'll make construction of those pieces easier...but more importantly, they'll be correct. Bernhard and I came away with different conclusions using some of the same materials (1879 Car Builder's dictionary, White's books)...largely because I missed the label on the car bolster.
In addition to the 1879 version, there is are 1888 and 1906 versions. If you have any interest in railroad cars built in this era, I highly recommend checking out the appropriate dictionary. The 1906 version is out of this world...with photos and larger-than-O scale drawings. Dimensioned drawings are provided for many different parts on passenger, freight, and MOW equipment.
In addition to the 1879 version, there is are 1888 and 1906 versions. If you have any interest in railroad cars built in this era, I highly recommend checking out the appropriate dictionary. The 1906 version is out of this world...with photos and larger-than-O scale drawings. Dimensioned drawings are provided for many different parts on passenger, freight, and MOW equipment.
Michael
My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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