Mt Washington Cog Railway #9

[Warren D]

Waumbeck, MWRY#9 in O scale.  From a Shapeways print, decals by Roger Hahn, extra details added.

 

 

[cobraman]

Pretty cool. Was the real one really slanted like that ?

[cobraman]

Pretty cool. Was the real one really slanted like that ?

[Warren D]

Yes, the boilers are level as it climbs the 25% average grade.  Keeps the water level in the boiler and prevents bad things from happening (like overstressing the flues and uneven heat that causes premature metal failure aka boiler explosions!)

[cobraman]

Thanks, makes sense.

[Agent G]

Nicely done!

G

[peteski]

That is so wicked cool!

If that is 0 scale, the Shapeways model probably cost a pretty penny!

I rode on that train years ago when they were still running all-steam. What an experience!  On the way down the conductor asked for volunteers to operate the car's handbrake, so I stepped forward.  I had a blast! The car is not coupled to the locomotive  (I was told for safety reasons). Gravity simply keeps it tightly pushed against the locomotive. The game the conductor has me play was to operate the handbrake in such a way to keep the car's buffer separated from the loco's buffer by few inches.  It was tough at first, but then I got a hang of it.

 

Yes those locos have a slanted boiler since they always operate on a steep incline.  Here is a photo of a real one:

 

For additional info click here.

[Warren D]

Yes, the O scale does cost!  But, for now, it's the only game in town so the other choice is to scratch build.  It could be done, but it would take at least as much money and years of time.  I'm working on my second loco (same number but will be weathered) and I have two coaches in various stages of prep.  I also have a couple of the HO scale locos and one HO coach that I added a full interior and passengers to.

I've spent the better part of twenty years photographing there, I really like the old steamers.  Had a chance to ride in the cab and took it!!  It was loud, hot, dirty and shook like an industrial sized paint shaker!

[Jim B]

Cool looking cog engine.  Very nice.

You could probably do wonders with the MPC "The General" 4-4-0 kit.

Edited August 16, 2016 by Jim B

[Ace-Garageguy]

Beautiful. I love old steam.

[guitarsam326]

Cool looking cog engine.  Very nice.

You could probably do wonders with the MPC "The General" 4-4-0 kit.

isnt this kit 1/25? the reason i ask is i think it would make a cool lowboy load....

Edited August 19, 2016 by guitarsam326

[Jim B]

Yes, it's 1/25.

[Nells250]

Next... Old Peppersass??????   

[Dave Van]

WOW....very cool.....nice to see some rail subjects.....I was a model railroader before model car guy. 

[Warren D]

Next... Old Peppersass??????   

Don't think I haven't been thinking about it!!!  Would surely be an easier scratch build than any of the more modern steamers.

[Warren D]

WOW....very cool.....nice to see some rail subjects.....I was a model railroader before model car guy. 

Thanks.  I'm still working on the dirty version of the No 9 and have a coach to do.  I have too many projects, not enough time......sigh....

[Nells250]

WOW....very cool.....nice to see some rail subjects.....I was a model railroader before model car guy. 

I have some N scale buildings to share, maybe I'll put together a post...

[peteski]

I have some N scale buildings to share, maybe I'll put together a post...

There are probably more model railroaders here than we realize. I'm also one - N-scale too.

Edited November 17, 2016 by peteski

[mecklm]

Nn3 for me. Lots of scratch building involved. 

Mike 

[Dave Van]

Nn3 for me. Lots of scratch building involved. 

Mike 

I had to give up N.......in O now!!  Nn3 are you using Z scale mechanicals??  I do some On30....love to see your work.