Stages in the assembly of the white metal kit set.
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| Two 70 class 'Mikes' after sand
blasting, await the attention of the paint shop. |
Stages of fabrication...
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| A look underneath. The Running Boards,
Air Reservoirs, Power Reverser, and Westinghouse brake pump have been
attached. The foot on the cab pedestal is tapped to accept the
mechanism. |
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The mechanism is now virtually complete with
Cylinders, Pilot. deck with braces and steps. The Walshaerts valve gear
is complete.
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| Topside the various detail parts have
been added: Stack, Domes, Bell, Light, Handrails, Running Boards,
Generator, Pump, and various valves complete with piping. |
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Another side view, showing the
"plumbing" details. |
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| Looking into the Cab some of the
control fittings are visible. The hinged fallplate will ride on the
tender deck. The etched window frames are still to be fitted. |
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An Oil burning tender ready to be
attached to its frame. |
| Looking down on the tender top showing
the various Oil pipes and valves attached. |
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| The body and mechanism mated, tender ladder in place and nearly ready to run. |
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