1 : 1 scale modeling

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We are in full swing tiring to get ready for the next operating season. With the loss of 5 weeks due to the shutdown we will be cutting it close. It looks like the power for the first half of the season will be DL&W F-3 #664 and the return of Nickel Plate GP-9 #514.  F-3 #663 will not be ready for a while until the main hatch and exhaust can be removed so the oil can be cleaned up and the bad power assembly (or two) can be swapped out from the engine block. She is currently waiting her turn under the crane for this.
     Let's get into what's happening at the shops in Scranton.
The rear truck from 664 has been removed and ready to be exchanged with the proper one now under 514.
   

Bet you didn't know that f-3's could fly.
   

Here's a look underneath where the truck would normally sit.  # 1 is the truck kingpin  
                                                                                         # 2 are the two air ducts that are connected to the traction motor blowers located in the car body. These direct cool air over the motors to keep them from overheating.
                                                                                          # 3 is a set of wires that bring power to the traction motors, There is another set to the left that is not in the photo.
                                                                                           #4 are the air line for the brakes .
                                                                                          #5 is an old set of pipes that were connected to the boiler to deliver steam heat to any passenger cars in tow. The boiler was removed years ago by the BAR.
   

Here are the two new traction motors that will be going into the truck that will be placed under 664.