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Posted: Tue Feb 6th, 2018 07:13 pm

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Okay, here's my next conversion project: Tyco 0-4-0 Shifter.

The engine runs good so I'll leave the motor alone. While I'm waiting on the RC parts to arrive I'm starting construction on a new tender to carry all the electronics. I've been looking at SPNG whaleback tenders and plan on making something similar. I'll get a new open air cab. Not sure what I'll do about the boiler.

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Posted: Tue Feb 20th, 2018 11:20 pm

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Shell for new whaleback tender. Plenty of room inside for electronics.

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Posted: Thu Feb 22nd, 2018 11:10 am

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Construction continues...pushing West.

This is the beginning of the Salt Flats section.

There is more framework to add. There will be a passing track with a few spurs to ore tipples and a salt works.

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Posted: Thu Feb 22nd, 2018 03:07 pm

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- ! ! - HOLY REAL ESTATE - ! ! - :shocked:

Hi Michael :mex:

You & the Misses gotta be pretty damn busy ...

... with all those hammer swingin' Chinamen to feed !

It must be very cramped in the R.R. construction crew tent.

That bean-stew as well . . . :f:

Spare no expense Michael ...

... the Tighta$$ Canyon division ROCKS !

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Posted: Thu Feb 22nd, 2018 07:55 pm

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Si,

I picked up a bunch of brass track (nobody wants brass rail) so I figured I'd put it to use.

I'm even making my own ties to give handlaying a try.

I've been wanting to incorporate some alkali scenery kinda like Duane's SPNG.

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Posted: Sun Feb 25th, 2018 02:28 am

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Roundhouse Gang Swap Meet at the Santa Fe Station in San Bernardino.

Picked up some brass rail, some switches, a HO fuel tank, and a crane car. Brass rail is cheap (nobody wants it) and I think it's easier to solder. The rest of the stuff is for parts and scratch building.

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Posted: Sun Feb 25th, 2018 02:53 pm

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! ... A CRANE ... ! :bg:

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Posted: Sun Feb 25th, 2018 07:11 pm

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Si,

Yes, A CRANE!

I remembered your posts about building your own crane, and so I've been on the lookout for something I could use. Sure, it's HO scale, but it still has its hook and rigging. The car frame can still be used although probably widen a little, along with some kind of new cab. Would probably replace the six-wheel trucks with four-wheeled ones. But, for five bucks how could I go wrong?

I also like the Bachmann Bobber caboose. The frame works out nicely for a small four-wheeled car. Get the one with metal wheels...it rolls better. This one only cost me two bucks.

One just needs to look outside their chosen scale.

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Posted: Sun Feb 25th, 2018 07:33 pm

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Michael

The trouble I have with swap sales, is I usually end up with yet! more stuff for projects :bang:

. Calgary has a swap sale going on this weekend. I hope I come home empty handed?.

Ken
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Posted: Sun Feb 25th, 2018 09:35 pm

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Ken,

Where's the fun in that coming home empty handed? :bg:

I think most of us have way more 'stuff' than we can ever use. I know I have a long list of projects and 'stuff' to go with it. I think we're all part pack rat. Besides, when the urge strikes to start a new project it's nice to have everything you need on hand.

I've been picking up small plastic storage bins in a hopeless attempt to get myself organized.

I did talk with a few people at the swap meet about 1/35 scale and FreeRails. Just spreading the good word. Maybe we'll get a few new members?

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