Erector Hudson Restoration From the US to France and back

so for size comparison...this would be a Standard Gauge car?

Here are the photos as I just opened it up an hour ago.  Already stripping parts for paint.  I'm working on the tender trucks first.  I haven't checked yet, but does anyone know if repro decals are available for this thing? I put that little 338 std Pullman in to show relative size lol.

Steamer posted:

so for size comparison...this would be a Standard Gauge car?

yes sir, and that's only about half of the engine, add the firebox and cab to it also

Dennis Holler posted:

Here are the photos as I just opened it up an hour ago.  Already stripping parts for paint.  I'm working on the tender trucks first.  I haven't checked yet, but does anyone know if repro decals are available for this thing? I put that little 338 std Pullman in to show relative size lol.

 

Are the decals on it in good shape? If so, take high-quality pictures and send them to Stan. He will make them for you. Won't be cheap, but you are building a high-end item. What did that other one sell for at auction?

George

I was thinking about Stan, your right, he could do it.  It's the NYC on the tender sides that I think I'd need.  I think the small decals are available.  Your probably right though.  I bet Stan could fit the NYC and the Erector from the Cab sides on one decal sheet.  May have to hit him up on that. The tender sides are flat so I could probably just lay them on a scanner and go to town.

That other on is still on line I think.  They are asking $3500 stating it is top end.  I honestly don't know this market, but I am realizing these Hudson's don't grow on tree's and seemingly each special part is pricey.  There were also other Erector parts in the batch including the dragline bucket.  I don't think that one is too hard to get, but the clamshell bucket is.  Would love to built the giant coal loader they showed on the 1920's manuals.

Dennis,

George Tebolt still lists decals and some parts for your Erector Hudson. The web address is: www.georgetebolt.com 

Good luck with your Hudson!

Eric Hofberg

TCA, LCCA, Ives Train Society

Thanks Eric,

That's helpful, few parts there I will need including the front truck.

Sooooo... I'm wondering how this would work modified to run on STD gauge track.  If you move the wheels all the way in, it's actually pretty close.  If it were not for the screw shoulders on the wheels, I think you could nearly do it.  Very tempting, but then I wouldn't destroy the original tin on this monster either.....  Just a crazy thought.  Would need some big radius.  I'm almost surprised no one ever tried it.....Put a big can motor in it and it would be a true beast, make a 600E look small!

So, what size is it? One gauge? Is it three rail?

George

The loco is 28" and the tender is 19" I think they say it was No.4 gauge.

well them how about modifying some track just for the Hudson?

A collector friend here in Nashville who is now deceased had a like new assembled Erector Hudson, and it was magnificant in both size and detail. Only one I ever saw in person. He sold his entire collection at auction, including the Erector engine.