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08-12-2012, 10:27 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Redding CA | | | my latest side project
as a machinist I have been asked to make or restore a lot of odd projects. I never thought a carnival train would be one of them...
This is a model G 16, made by the miniature train co, for the 1952 Alaska state fair. The owner decided on a resto-mod after I had gotten started. I restored the trucks, and even cut new axles. Then he decided he wanted the chassis stretched 14 inches, and a door added. (originally, the conductor stepped over the side. ). The engine cover was also supposed to be bolted on, and lifted completely off to access the engine. The hinge and latch were my own idea
The guy also has the old miniature "steam" engine from the Last Frontier Hotel, in Las Vegas
The pics in the back ground are not mine. The guy actually went and bought a lathe, milling machine, a plasma cutter, mig welder, and a soda blaster...then told me to make a list of the other tools I needed to finish the job, out of his own shop   
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12-12-2012, 08:27 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S.E. WI | | | Lee, that's a real cool project. And a very nice detailed model. The proto-type for that was the Electro-motive FT or F3 I believe, commonly called "F units" or "covered wagons". The freight units had 4 wheel trucks. The more powerful passenger units had 6 wheel trucks and were called E units and had extra space for an on board steam generator.
I would love to see how the project is coming along, and what paint scheme the owner has chosen for his railroad.
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12-12-2012, 08:35 PM
|  | Supporting Curmudgeon Moderator | | Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Suburban Chicago, IL | | | Sweet! We had an amusement park here (Kiddieland) that had MTC equipment - they were common here in the midwest.
Vista, I agree - it looks like it was styled off a Phase I F3 to me.
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12-12-2012, 08:51 PM
| | | | I wish i could do that kind of stuff,, way cool |
12-13-2012, 09:03 AM
|  | Just one more question | | Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Franciscco, CA | | Very nice, I'm jealous.  I hope you post more pics as the project proceeds.
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12-13-2012, 09:16 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsdale Az | | | Anyone who can do metal work of this type gets major respect from me. Keep us posted |
12-13-2012, 09:46 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Queens, NY | | | That.......is........awesome! |
12-13-2012, 10:30 AM
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Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle Washington | | Quote:
Originally Posted by vistacruiser  Lee, that's a real cool project. And a very nice detailed model. The proto-type for that was the Electro-motive FT or F3 I believe, commonly called "F units" or "covered wagons". The freight units had 4 wheel trucks. The more powerful passenger units had 6 wheel trucks and were called E units and had extra space for an on board steam generator.
I would love to see how the project is coming along, and what paint scheme the owner has chosen for his railroad. |
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I had no idea there were so many fellow railfans and model railroaders here! 
Awesome project Lee, please post more shots! |
12-13-2012, 01:02 PM
|  | Am I on time? | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WA State | | | What a cool job! Please keep us updated/pics. Bookmarked.
FWIW - I have 9 engines ............................ N-Scale that is. Model RR buff here too.
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12-13-2012, 01:10 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NE | | | Here's an E-9 with UP colors. I work for UP.
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12-13-2012, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by vistacruiser Lee, that's a real cool project. And a very nice detailed model. The proto-type for that was the Electro-motive FT or F3 I believe, commonly called "F units" or "covered wagons". The freight units had 4 wheel trucks. The more powerful passenger units had 6 wheel trucks and were called E units and had extra space for an on board steam generator.
I would love to see how the project is coming along, and what paint scheme the owner has chosen for his railroad. | Safe to assume you have been to the Railroad Museum in Green Bay?
My brother worked in the art department at Walthers, back in the '70s. He got a brass Big Boy for Christmas, one year. That was a nice train. |
12-13-2012, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MusicEd I work for UP. | I'm sorry - penicillin might help with that. 
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12-13-2012, 09:40 PM
| | | | That is sweet!
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12-14-2012, 07:30 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Takoma Park, MD (DC) | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee H The pics in the back ground are not mine. | The oil painting of Elvis on black velvet is not yours?
Uh huh. Sure it isn't. |
12-14-2012, 08:50 AM
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Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle Washington | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Solarmist What a cool job! Please keep us updated/pics. Bookmarked.
FWIW - I have 9 engines ............................ N-Scale that is. Model RR buff here too. |
I'm at about 50 Locomotives ( kinda lost count!) and 500 freight cars in HO scale, we should chat at the next Seattle GTG  | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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