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Shay 7 started as a standard Bachmann Shay, In this case
I stripped it down to the frame. |
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Added a new boiler, bunker, running boards, and built
up a frame and tank over a third dummy truck |
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Closeup of the exhaust pipe running from the engine assembly
to the smokebox and stack |
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The steam supply line from the steam dome to the cylinders |
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End beams have been added as well as a smokebox front
and stack. Domes are made from PVC plumbing caps |
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Overview of the Engineer's Side |
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Cast resin airpump |
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Headlight added, pump painted and plumbed appropriately |
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Air reservoir and basic details added to the boiler |
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The detailing of the boiler backhead |
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Boiler assmbly has been painted |
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Brakestands have been installed |
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As well as the Johnson Bar (Reversing Quadrant) |
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The backhead and cab controls have been completed, and
everything painted. |
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Details beginning to be applied to the Pilot |
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Engine assmbly with larger cylinders and blow down pipes
installed |
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Overhead view of the painted locomotive |
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Front 3/4 view |
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Cab from the engineer's side |
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Cab is taking Shape |
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Finished cab in place |
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The tank has been finished, and painted with just the
tank top left to paint |
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She's done! |
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Off she goes for a hard days work! |