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And here we have one other locomotive project in HO. I started this project because I wanted to make a unique 4-4-0 engine and a close friend suggested I build an "Eddy Clock". My response was "a What?", but after explaining what it was and that there was only ONE of these engine left in existence (to my knowledge) I then found an engine I want to build a model of. Well... not specifically, but a unique enough locomotive that captured my interest.
These engine's were known as "Eddy's Clocks" as the designed, Eddy Clock, designed VERY reliable and powerful locomotives, but were somewhat archaic. And yet these engines supposedly ran WELL into the 1870s and possibly even the 1880s.
Clock's locomotives were all strait boilered, which for the time were HUGE boilers for locomotives. The locomotives did not use a steam dome of any source, but had a perforated dry pipe running the length of the boiler and the throttle valve was in the smoke box. The engine did feature Steam Pedestals, tall stalk like features on the top of the boiler which the safety valves and whistle. Also most of Eddy Clock's locomotives used square/rectangular sand domes.
Another unique feature of the Eddy's locomotives were how the running boards curved downward over the lead drive wheels, which I'm attempting to do also. As shown in the photo. Sadly my attempt isn't working so well.
The lead wheels are from a Mantua "General" 4-4-0, but they are only stand in wheels. I'll use all metal spoked wheels from PSC. I'm also thinking of replacing the cylinders and crossheads with ones left over from a Mantua 4-4-0. (Which I'll make into a "dutch wagon")
Still a lot of work to be done, but please leave comments or suggestions!
These engine's were known as "Eddy's Clocks" as the designed, Eddy Clock, designed VERY reliable and powerful locomotives, but were somewhat archaic. And yet these engines supposedly ran WELL into the 1870s and possibly even the 1880s.
Clock's locomotives were all strait boilered, which for the time were HUGE boilers for locomotives. The locomotives did not use a steam dome of any source, but had a perforated dry pipe running the length of the boiler and the throttle valve was in the smoke box. The engine did feature Steam Pedestals, tall stalk like features on the top of the boiler which the safety valves and whistle. Also most of Eddy Clock's locomotives used square/rectangular sand domes.
Another unique feature of the Eddy's locomotives were how the running boards curved downward over the lead drive wheels, which I'm attempting to do also. As shown in the photo. Sadly my attempt isn't working so well.
The lead wheels are from a Mantua "General" 4-4-0, but they are only stand in wheels. I'll use all metal spoked wheels from PSC. I'm also thinking of replacing the cylinders and crossheads with ones left over from a Mantua 4-4-0. (Which I'll make into a "dutch wagon")
Still a lot of work to be done, but please leave comments or suggestions!
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Although I'm not exactly a diesel fan, the Rock Island scheme on those E8 locos was pretty sharp! I've got an E8/E9 body shell and chassis in HO. My intention is to paint and detail it in my fictional Empire River & Western RR's colors. I'm debating on doing the same with this engine, even though I think that, historically, the only Eddy Clock locomotives ran on the Boston & Albany RR.
There are two golden, unwritten, rules for model railroading.
1.) It is MY model railroad!
2.) If one doesn't like your railroad, refer them to rule #1!
In short, it's your model railroad, do what you want and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! The hobby is meant to be fun, so have fun with it! Some like to model a specific prototype, others are totally freelance. While others, like myself, draw inspiration from prototypes to influence freelance modeling. (Proto-Freelance)
I actually model On30 and On20. I'm working on an 18x60" module to display and operate some of my On20 stuff, once I have them finished. It's set in Arizona and that state has a unique history with 20" gauge industrial copper mining railways. So I decided to model that myself! Only I have a shay and a handful of Porters in the works for an On20 tramway. (And possibly one Glover locomotive)
1.) It is MY model railroad!
2.) If one doesn't like your railroad, refer them to rule #1!
In short, it's your model railroad, do what you want and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! The hobby is meant to be fun, so have fun with it! Some like to model a specific prototype, others are totally freelance. While others, like myself, draw inspiration from prototypes to influence freelance modeling. (Proto-Freelance)
I actually model On30 and On20. I'm working on an 18x60" module to display and operate some of my On20 stuff, once I have them finished. It's set in Arizona and that state has a unique history with 20" gauge industrial copper mining railways. So I decided to model that myself! Only I have a shay and a handful of Porters in the works for an On20 tramway. (And possibly one Glover locomotive)
ah i see im running a GWR 4-6-0 and a 4-6-2 Pacific numbers 1006 and 4472 i will be running two gp38s and a gp7 numbered 1225 an sw1000 number 4801 and im still planning the rest my layouts a simple 4x8 but its slowly coming along i used the worlds greatest hobby plan as a basis but changed the era and type of railway ill post more pics as i make progress i use a hybrid of dc and dcc my dc power packs an old tyco and i use a nce powercab for dcc the date iicked also is 1933 to today im using 18 inch curves so i dont think i can run many large trains like dash 9s or sd70s
I'm a firm believer in DCC, so I'd recommend converting all your DC equipment to DCC at some point. And I'd suggest widening your curves, or at least your main line curves to 22 inches. That would probably help with some larger engines.
It is interesting to see an English locomotive running along side American equipment! But the Flying Scotsman and one or two other engines have toured here in the US. So it's not too far fetched.
It is interesting to see an English locomotive running along side American equipment! But the Flying Scotsman and one or two other engines have toured here in the US. So it's not too far fetched.
Something I would suggest is getting some foam insulation board to glue on top of your table board. I saw this because, even though B-mann's EZ-Track has its own roadbed, sound from the moving trains can transfer through the track and through the table. Making a lot of unwanted noise.
By putting a layer of the foam insulation board it will cut back that noise quite a bit, and it works well as a scenery base.
An alternative option would be to use a layer homasote on the table top and the lay your own foam or cork roadbed and place sectional track on top of it. It's a little more labor intensive, but the end result is more realistic since you'd have to ballast your own track.
But it looks pretty good so far! I certainly would love to see progress.
By putting a layer of the foam insulation board it will cut back that noise quite a bit, and it works well as a scenery base.
An alternative option would be to use a layer homasote on the table top and the lay your own foam or cork roadbed and place sectional track on top of it. It's a little more labor intensive, but the end result is more realistic since you'd have to ballast your own track.
But it looks pretty good so far! I certainly would love to see progress.
That's a nice simple plan, and a lot can be done with it to add you own flare and style to it!
Lately I've been bouncing back and forth between a lot of projects. I started working on my Echo battery engine again, giving the thing a complete make-over. I started scratch building a new cab from real wood. I've cut the outer layer of boards for the cab on the right and left sides, still need to cut wood for the inside layer. Not the mention the front and back of the cab. I've already fashioned a new boiler jacket from styrene that will give the boiler a better three dimensional look, rather than just being a tube. I mounted the headlight bracket last night and some parts need to be painted before I proceed any further.
Then there's my On30/On20 water tank, scratched it out of a cardboard tube, match sticks, and El Cheapo toothpicks. I want to build a stone base/foundation for it to sit on and I have a bag of coarse talus from Woodland Scenics for that. My own little layout hasn't progressed at all. I've been wanting to fins some homasote to use as a base layer and to deaden train sound. So my modules don't amplify it as it rolls over the track.
Anyway, good luck with the layout and keep me posted on the progress! By the way, have a name for you railroad, or are you sticking with the Madison Central?
Lately I've been bouncing back and forth between a lot of projects. I started working on my Echo battery engine again, giving the thing a complete make-over. I started scratch building a new cab from real wood. I've cut the outer layer of boards for the cab on the right and left sides, still need to cut wood for the inside layer. Not the mention the front and back of the cab. I've already fashioned a new boiler jacket from styrene that will give the boiler a better three dimensional look, rather than just being a tube. I mounted the headlight bracket last night and some parts need to be painted before I proceed any further.
Then there's my On30/On20 water tank, scratched it out of a cardboard tube, match sticks, and El Cheapo toothpicks. I want to build a stone base/foundation for it to sit on and I have a bag of coarse talus from Woodland Scenics for that. My own little layout hasn't progressed at all. I've been wanting to fins some homasote to use as a base layer and to deaden train sound. So my modules don't amplify it as it rolls over the track.
Anyway, good luck with the layout and keep me posted on the progress! By the way, have a name for you railroad, or are you sticking with the Madison Central?
oh heck yes the newest locomotive i had planned to include was here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britis.....Rail_Class_121 but for the fun of it i might run a small porter
I'm actually pretty eager to see this one finished myself! The Eddy Clock locomotives I've found quite interesting, and they're very attractive locomotives aesthetically. A mix between modern and archaic locomotive technology. It's just a shame there aren't any more left in preservation.
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