On3 is O scale that models 3 ft gauge, and runs on HO track.



  On3 models will not run on HO track, gauge is 3/4inch (slightly wider).
  narrowing wheels on axles will allow operation on HO gauge track as used for
On30.


   Ken
     GWN

   Bill

  Picked up the full set last week + 1 extra and a Ventilated Box. Each set comes with a set of plans for all the cars,. Contact me off line and I will scan and forward on a set.


   26944 Sawfiler  Front   door two windows
                            Ends    door
                            Back   4 windows

   26995 MoW                door two windows
                                      1 window
                                      2 windows

   26996 Mess Hall          4 windows each side
                                      doors

   26997 Kitchen             door 2 windows
                                      doors
                                      2 windows

   26998 Bunk                 door 2 windows
                                      1 window
                                      4 windows

  all have 2 smokestcks, plugs if only one used.


   Ken Clark
    GWN 

   Not sure about "True" 2.5ft gauge car length being 20ft, any information I have on
car lengths used by 2.5Ft   Common Carrier's, the  car lengths vary from 24 to 32 Ft over sill's. I agree shorter cars were used on industrial lines 17 to 20ft.
  "Magor" built 30Ft logging cars for export around the world.
                 

   The NG&SLG had plans for the FCdeM Boxcars, very little difference in size to a
  3Ft gauge Colorado car.



   Ken Clark
    GWN

   

   Bob
   If you can find some good deals on S-Scale cars, might well be worth a look.
Have converted a few to On2.5, with a few yet to be done. Trying to play
catch up with my rolling stock, so I can order some more freight cars from
South America for my OF 4-4-0 to haul.

     Ken
      GWN

   

   John
 
   Took a quick look at Caboose Hobbies.

    28701 Painted Tapered Stack
    28702 Painted Diamond Stack
    28705 MQ&M  Capped Stack

      Ken C
       GWN

   My vote go's for Hidden Creek Copper CO's   (3FT)  Kilbourne & Jacobs Steel ore
cars, supplied by Seattle Car and Foundry in 1915/16. For those who like
signalling, the HCCCo had block signals a first in NA for NG Railways.

  Magor was also a major builder of steel cars for export around the world,
  Std and NG. Perhaps some Steel cane cars for the 2-6-6-2 to pull<G>.

   Ken Clark
    GWN

   Lets see I have a X Bachmann USRA 2-6-6-2 being converted into a
  Kitson-Meyer 2-6-6-2T. Presently being converted to be DCC ready.
Atlas (O) wooden ore cars converted (4)
Various  S Std  scale cars converted (9or10)
HO Hart gons being worked on (6)

   Taking a serious look at building a couple of Rio Turbro 2-10-2s in service in
Argentina, will be needing a longer TT for them though.

  Just raised the couplers on 16 Bachmann 2 Bay Hoppers

   Ken clark
    GWN

   Bill

   Took a closer (larger) look at the camp cars, although the basic body
is the  same casting, Window and Door placement varies. 3 of the cars have end & side doors for access.
  I have been meaning to pick up a set for a bridge construction crew.
  Downside all the wear/patchs are the same on each carbody, just need a bit
of body work to remove/add detail.

   Ken
    GWN

  Graeme

     Guessing you are refering to the HO 2-6-6-2, I removed the body off mine
last night.

  Remove Sand dome (center one)and then remove screw under it.

  Pull out the Handrails on rear of cab, cab should fall off (mine did)

  There is a small hook behind the smokebox, to hold front of shell,
  lifting from rear should unlatch this, if not smokebox front will be needed to
  be removed. (I had removed it earlier so not sure)

   As I plan some major surgery on my conversion. Just in the process
  of labeling wiring for cutting, so I get it back together correctly.
  Definitly voids the Bachmann Warrenty!. <G>

   
      Ken Clark
       GWN

   

  For a different hopper's, check out what is offered in S scale. I have converted two
hoppers for use on my layout. "S-Scale Helper" or "Pacific Rail".

  Ken
   GWN

   John
   

   Stopped by a LHS and checked out the Pegasas Models (Not Hobbies)  Cactus kits

   6507  #1      1/2"    to 2"  tall
   6508  #2       5/16" to 1&1/4" tall

  Between the two kits about 60-70 Cactus if I remember correctly<G>.

   Ken
    GWN

   John

   "Pegasus Models" have a couple of kits for cactus, Sorry cannot give you kit numbers.
    Various types and sizes included in the kits.

   Ken
    GWN

Quote from: ksivils on July 24, 2009, 08:17:02 PM
Thank goodness there is a NG-16 on a private railroad in Texas.  That is all the excuse I would need to obtain one for my fictional railroad.  Well, likely two.  One to leave in more or less original appearance and then one to "Americanize."

   As Baldwin held the North American rights to the  Garratt designs what might it have looked like.
    Hmmm Baldwin Garratts pulling logging trains


There are only two more locomotives I want to see Bachmann produce. The ever requested Heisler and a Garratt, either an NG-16 or the huge beast on the Puffing Billy.

   Not sure the G 41/42 are huge beasts compared to the NG-16s
   
   Stack height is only 2&3/4 inches higher,
   Wheel base is 1ft 3inchs longer
   Overall length is 2ft 3inchs longer


Hopefully the statement about 1:45 was a teaser of what lies in the future.

   GP
   Drop me a line with your snailmail address and I will send on a driver set.
    Just sitting on bench collecting dust <G>.
   ferroequinologist1@shaw.ca

    Ken
     GWN

  For a intersting book on the K1 Garratts, "The Anatomy of a Garratt" is well worth
  taking a look at. Published by Peter Manning  Design & Drefting                             ISBN 978-0-9806212-0-4.

   Ken
    GWN