11-14-2015, 06:36 PM
I found an article on detailing one of these in an April 1978 Model Railroader. I'm also learning quite a bit on what makes a steam engine tick as I go.
I did some work on the front pilot and the boiler over the past few days.
![[Image: DSCF5166_zpsmesxzjl5.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%204-6-0/DSCF5166_zpsmesxzjl5.jpg)
I didn't like the way the engine had no pilot deck so I sanded/filed the top smooth and:
![[Image: DSCF5169_zpslgqs9nf8.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%204-6-0/DSCF5169_zpslgqs9nf8.jpg)
The deck tread came from the long-hood walkway of a life-like proto 2000 GP-18. I sanded it thin and glued it on just behind the coupler cut bar mounts will go.
![[Image: DSCF5170_zps3zhwjymw.jpg]](http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc278/OkanaganIroc/model%20railroad/Engines/MDC%204-6-0/DSCF5170_zps3zhwjymw.jpg)
I also added sanding lines, using .020 brass wire. I drilled the holes for mounting the lines with a small drill press and broke 2 drill bits in the process. It's a good thing I get them in bulk.
I did some work on the front pilot and the boiler over the past few days.
I didn't like the way the engine had no pilot deck so I sanded/filed the top smooth and:
The deck tread came from the long-hood walkway of a life-like proto 2000 GP-18. I sanded it thin and glued it on just behind the coupler cut bar mounts will go.
I also added sanding lines, using .020 brass wire. I drilled the holes for mounting the lines with a small drill press and broke 2 drill bits in the process. It's a good thing I get them in bulk.