10-09-2009, 09:16 AM
I wasn't even aware of that Jordan derrick, 
although I do have their steam shovel, as-yet unbuilt. While the derrick to which I was referring was the Walthers American,
![[Image: 2007-01-10107.jpg]](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/doctorwayne/MofW%20equipment/2007-01-10107.jpg)
their 25 tonner would be an even better choice. However, the Jordan version would be even more versatile, and with a suitable dirt ramp, could be loaded onto a flat car, too, as in Ed's photo.
For your "grounded" ex-passenger car, the MDC/Roundhouse Palace combine might be a good choice, or even the Pullman, diner, or observation car from the same series. Here's an in-service combine:
![[Image: Foe-toesfromTrainPhotos2007third-25.jpg]](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/doctorwayne/passenger%20cars/Foe-toesfromTrainPhotos2007third-25.jpg)
...and a Pullman (converted to a coach):
![[Image: Foe-toesfromTrainBrainsecondcd09-2.jpg]](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/doctorwayne/passenger%20cars/Foe-toesfromTrainBrainsecondcd09-2.jpg)
I'd de-truck the car and put it up on ties, and perhaps close it up underneath, too:
![[Image: Foe-toesfromTrainPhotos2007third-15.jpg]](http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/doctorwayne/Trackside%20Industries/Foe-toesfromTrainPhotos2007third-15.jpg)
It would also be a good idea to block-off most of the windows with "sheet metal" or "plywood", although I'm not sure how you'd be able to put a sway-back into it. Another option might be a LaBelle wood kit, or something scratchbuilt.
Wayne
although I do have their steam shovel, as-yet unbuilt. While the derrick to which I was referring was the Walthers American,their 25 tonner would be an even better choice. However, the Jordan version would be even more versatile, and with a suitable dirt ramp, could be loaded onto a flat car, too, as in Ed's photo.
For your "grounded" ex-passenger car, the MDC/Roundhouse Palace combine might be a good choice, or even the Pullman, diner, or observation car from the same series. Here's an in-service combine:
...and a Pullman (converted to a coach):
I'd de-truck the car and put it up on ties, and perhaps close it up underneath, too:
It would also be a good idea to block-off most of the windows with "sheet metal" or "plywood", although I'm not sure how you'd be able to put a sway-back into it. Another option might be a LaBelle wood kit, or something scratchbuilt.
Wayne