Adding some extra details.
Based on a drawing from the CPHA website I obtained of the USRA clones used by CP I've decided I'm going to attempt to add some extra detail to the last six boxcars I have to finish building. The retainer valve and pipe on the B end and on both ends, cut levers and a stirrup step on the ladder side of the car ends. I like the asymmetrical look this gives the car so far. It took me awhile to do this one end, however now that I know how to approach it, the remaining cars shouldn't take me as long...I hope...
Finished up the other end this evening. The A end is made "easier" because there is no retaining valve and its piping...yeah...easier.
Put another clip up on YouTube. Another roll by but this time with fully weathered and finished rolling stock. Bil's LS&W makes an appearance in the consist looking extra filthy due to the bags of powdered flux they carry into Kootenays. Flux is in high demand as it keeps saw blades at the Lumber Mill 3% sharper and just a sprinkling on the forest floor helps the Douglas Fir trees grow 3% taller as well. Word has it the distillery is looking to season it's barrels with food grade flux as it will boost the alcohol content in their award winning whiskey by 3%. Cheers!
https://youtu.be/s_Rs4kQ-f2c
Based on a drawing from the CPHA website I obtained of the USRA clones used by CP I've decided I'm going to attempt to add some extra detail to the last six boxcars I have to finish building. The retainer valve and pipe on the B end and on both ends, cut levers and a stirrup step on the ladder side of the car ends. I like the asymmetrical look this gives the car so far. It took me awhile to do this one end, however now that I know how to approach it, the remaining cars shouldn't take me as long...I hope...
Finished up the other end this evening. The A end is made "easier" because there is no retaining valve and its piping...yeah...easier.
Put another clip up on YouTube. Another roll by but this time with fully weathered and finished rolling stock. Bil's LS&W makes an appearance in the consist looking extra filthy due to the bags of powdered flux they carry into Kootenays. Flux is in high demand as it keeps saw blades at the Lumber Mill 3% sharper and just a sprinkling on the forest floor helps the Douglas Fir trees grow 3% taller as well. Word has it the distillery is looking to season it's barrels with food grade flux as it will boost the alcohol content in their award winning whiskey by 3%. Cheers!
https://youtu.be/s_Rs4kQ-f2c