large-scale diesel models
2/17/2024
1/30/2024
1/15/2024
Tex-Mex #700 / 701
A rather 'ugly' start for TM #700 / 701
A shortened AristoCraft box car, two trucks of an AC industrial switcher and a leading axle from a Bachmann big Hauler
1/01/2024
Texas Mexican diesels #700 & #701
Probably a rather obscure type of diesel locomotive from 1946 / 47 with a 1-D -wheel arrangement and a slightly rounded front (home-built by TM's shops). I intend to use a B-B set from an old Aristocraft industrial switcher. It has the appropiate wheel base as well as the wheels' diameter. Additionally it probably will negotiate curves and any tracks' irregularity much better than the prototype. The bogies will be hidden behind the outside the locomotive's 'cast' frame
I'm not quite sure whether I'll build the 700 'B-unit' (D-wheel arrangement) as well or use the second AC switcher for the earlier TM 500 (square front, a 'real' boxcab by Whitcomb with a D-wheel arrangement only)
10/17/2021
5/15/2021
RI AB6
After quite a while here are some pics of RI's AB6. It is the rebuilt version with two prime movers, the second diesel installed instead of the baggage compartment
12/15/2020
Early E-units
Using Aristo's E8-units as a starting point I'm working on two early E-units:
1. Santa Fe's E-1 with the sleek and smooth nose and countersunk headlight
2. Rock Island's AB6 after rebuilding (two power units instead of one and the baggage-compartment)
I'll post some pictures when the shells show a more advanced status
4/13/2020
RI 'Rocket jr.' #9049
- Lengthened Aristo Doodlebug shell
- modified number of coach area windows
- modified cab's front and side windows
- GRP skirting
- Modified Aristo-HW roof
- Modified Aristo doodlebug front radiator intake
- USA-Trains NW2 powered front truck
- USA-Trains NW2-rear truck with shortened wheelbase
12/21/2019
PRR BP-20 A/B in 1/29
The shells are from a 3D-printed kit (Kirkville Locomotive works). I did some modifications to resemble more to the protoype.
12/17/2019
RI #798-799
11/23/2019
Planning more diesel-projects in 1/29
Using already acquired basket-cases, here's a list of further projects to come:
RI Davenport 112t
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=666889
RI rebuilt motor-car #9049 'Rocket Jr.'
http://abpr.railfan.net/abprphoto.cgi?april03/04-01-03/ri9049GE.jpg
11/09/2019
10/31/2019
Several projects finished
Peoria & Pekin Union RR #200
Rock Island #10000
Rock Island #9006
Alco demonstrator DL202
Ingalls S4