Mt Washington Cog Railway #9

[Warren D]

I finished up my second O scale Cog Loco.  I went all out with this one, super detailing and weathering.  It started as a Shapeways 3D print by Roger Hahn, printed in FUD.  Details added include oil lube lines, control linkage, firebox door, whistle, brake linkage, etc.

 

 

 

Thin rope sticking out from the right side is connected to the coach as a way for the crew to signal the brakeman.

[cobraman]

Very nice !

[peteski]

As we New-Englanders say: Wicked pissah!

It is really shame that they replaced these awesome smoke-belching monsters with Diesel locos (except for occasional steamer run).

[GeeBee]

Very interesting build, superb detail ....

[Warren D]

As we New-Englanders say: Wicked pissah!

It is really shame that they replaced these awesome smoke-belching monsters with Diesel locos (except for occasional steamer run).

It's all about profits.  The average visitor doesn't care, in fact, they prefer the cleanliness of the bio's.  With the electric switches and diesels, they can get more people up the mountain in a shorter time.  Last season, they set a record for number of passengers carried.

There have been plans for a few years now to add a second steam trip and it appears that this year it will happen.  The daily morning steam is almost always sold out so that says something in spite of the premium fare.

[426-Hemi]

-AWESOME!!!!!! I'd love to see one of those in 1/87th!!!!

Edited February 21, 2017 by 426-Hemi

[Warren D]

-AWESOME!!!!!! I'd love to see one of those in 1/87th!!!!

Here you go!

 

Not powered, and not as detailed.  Amazingly smaller than a SD40!

Shapeways:  https://www.shapeways.com/shops/belpaire

Edited February 21, 2017 by Warren D
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[High octane]

Nice build on that engine. It's been since 1999 since I've been on a cog railway up to Pikes Peak.