01-07-2016, 02:45 PM
The MDC Narrow gauge kits are great " parts source, and bashing projects ".
This one, I did as an Outside Frame 2-8-2, by extending the frame, and using a 3' gauge tank car to create the Vanderbilt Tender.
and here, painted.
I don't have this one powered yet, but I have double headed it with the 2-4-4-2, and it rolls smoothly, and handles the 18" radius curves of the loop back behind the back boards of the modules.
Yeah, I have the benefit of a Shipyard being the owner of the Narrow Gauge Line. We got all of the machining done in the shipyard shops, along with any of the castings that were needed. ({[ that's my story, and I'm sticking to it ]})
Hope your project is as successful, and as fun as mine has been so far.
This one, I did as an Outside Frame 2-8-2, by extending the frame, and using a 3' gauge tank car to create the Vanderbilt Tender.
and here, painted.
I don't have this one powered yet, but I have double headed it with the 2-4-4-2, and it rolls smoothly, and handles the 18" radius curves of the loop back behind the back boards of the modules.
Yeah, I have the benefit of a Shipyard being the owner of the Narrow Gauge Line. We got all of the machining done in the shipyard shops, along with any of the castings that were needed. ({[ that's my story, and I'm sticking to it ]})
Hope your project is as successful, and as fun as mine has been so far.
We always learn far more from our own mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's advice.
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!