Shay construction

[Waldbahner]

Hi Michael,

I look forward to held the maiden run in 2012. At the moment, I do good progress and spend a lot of time to get the steam engine done.

Last week, I made the mounting bracket for the steam engine and I could mount the engine to the locomotive frame for the first time. What a big moment.
Later I made the lower bearing brackets and this week, I'll go ahead to install the crank shaft. Once this step is done, only the valve gear, cross heads and piston rods are missing to get the steam engine running on air. I guess I'll get this steps done in July.

So here're some pics.







Bye, Gerd