new caboose for loggers

sumpter250

multiscale modelbuilder
This is a Gloorcraft kit. It was supposed to be Delaware&Hudson caboose, but it didn't quite look like one. I just finished the construction. Once it's painted, it and the loco will get lettered for the Shinnecock Hills Lumber Co.
 

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roryglasgow

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Nice caboose! I mean, the caboose on the end of the train... Be careful making that statement around strangers, and especially the ladies at work! :)

That articulated tank loco looks cool! Tell me something about the prototype!

-Rory
 

sumpter250

multiscale modelbuilder
The Loco is a Mantua, one of the 2-6-6-2T's that were standard gauge versions of the 3'gauge Uintah railroad. I removed the square tanks and replaced them with the wrap around tank from a Model Die Casting 0-6-0T. The loco cab is also from the MDC.
A very similar engine was used by the Feather River Lumber co., and Weyerhauser also had a similar engine. I used photos of these to modify the Mantua. I also used a considerable number of brass castings to "dress it up".
Sorry, it's not for sale, after all, it's articulated.
Pete
 

shamus

Registered Member
Shame shame shame, :p
Never mind Pete, I shall have to get one of these or do an exchange for a three truck shay:D :D :rolleyes:

Anyway, it's a great looking loco.

 
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