Been working on a brass loco recently. I picked this up at the last train show in Timonium. To say it was a bargain is a gross understatement. It needed a little help with missing parts and the like.
It features a can motor, new gearbox, working directional lights, new brass doghouse (finally found some), lots of weathering, removable coal load... etc. Runs great, little headlight flicker, but I think that's normal for the pick up configuration in a brass loco.
As a comparison, I put my most recent Bachmann Project next to the brass one. Don't ask me to choose my favorite one. I like them both:
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(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu146/jsnvogel/Projects/DSCN1139.jpg)
This is how #213 looked around 1957. #213 is the brass loco, in case you were wondering. ;D
Regards,
Jonathan
Looking amazing as usual Jonathan!! Just the engine alone I couldn't tell the difference between the two until I saw the drivers and rods, I've been kicking myself for notpicking up a brass DRGW C-48 2-8-0, because if I do that I can use it for reference to make more from spectrum connies.
I've been seeing a lot of PFM B&O E-27's on eBay lately, I need one to replicate one of John Allen's engines
Looking forward to seeing more of your work, perhaps you may feel inclined to make a streamlined B&O 4-6-2 with that semi dreyfuss design, I'm planning on doing something like that for my freelance line
Hooray, I'm glad you finally got your mitts on a PFM E-27! I also have to say it's amazing how closely your modified Bachmann engine came to the look of the PFM model. Side-by-side photographic comparisons are among the toughest to pass--and I'd say you did great
You're an inspiration, indeed. . .thanks for sharing.
Now, what might be a C&O class that would resemble the Bachmann engine--hmm., likely something inherited from the Pere Marquette. . .where'd I put my copy of "C&O Power?"
Thanks, guys. Kind comments as always.
As far as scratchbuilding a streamlined 4-6-2; I know one gentlemen who built a P-7 Cincinnattian (sp), using a Bachmann 4-6-2 frame (PRR K4). That's a little out of my league. He did some amazing work.
There is so much brass C&O power out there, there may not be a need to modify a Bachmann loco to get what you want, especially the J3a types ;) . Their locos and rolling stock were so attractive, I can see how one can become a fan of that railroad.
I haven't speed tested this loco, yet. I'm hoping it matches closely with my PFM L2b 0-8-0. Gearboxes and motors are different, but there's a chance I could doublehead a couple brass locos for some great pulling power.
The Bachmann 2-8-0s and 4-8-2s all match very well, and can pull some impressive trains. I do that on a regular basis.
Regards,
Jonathan
Great models. I used to model the B&O Sheepskin route though Morgantown WV. The B&O had great equipment to model. Your models look sharp. - Nevin
Jonathan;
Beautiful work! If my stuff comes out even close to yours, I will smile, sit back, have a coke, and call it a major day!!! Keep up the good work!
Richie C.
Johnathan,
Outstanding!
Les
Thanks a million!
Regards,
Jonathan