Kit Bashing a #1060 Steamer For Auction (New Photos)

Hey there.

Tackling a scout engine.  Now that is a challenge.  I have repaired several of those when I was doing service station repairs.  I always found myself one hand short, and could have used an extra finger!!

Best of luck

Hello Dave LBR...

While the motor housing is apart, might as well as install metal axle bushings and add connecting siderods too.  just letting you know that I sent the paymet this afternoon to

pay for the decals. Thanks.....

Tiffany

Next step was to add the 6 wire tether assembly. Also installed new brushes (cleaned & polished commutator), polished the wheels & axles, lubed all necessary gears etc. (super conductivity now). Wires hanging out of the front are for the LED headlight and LED markers.

     The motor now reverses flawlessly (F-N-R-N). Now that the motor is operating on DC current it stays cool and has a lot more power.

     The DALLEE #400 electronic Eunit will be in the tender and we will pick up more power there from the tender trucks plus a directional reverse light and red marker lights.

     More as the project progresses (next: engine shell prep).

Here are the next steps in the bash.

     We have added steps on the front and removed the bell in the back and installed a new cast metal bell in front of the smoke stack. Added sanding canisters on both sides under the cab and added a cast metal whistle in front of the cab on top. Everything has been painted black & sealed with a clear matte finish.

     Next we will add the green LED markers, LED headlight lens and the new decal numbers which will be in WHITE RR Roman

Dave, LBR

Engine shell has been painted and lightly weathered plus renumbering in White RR roman font.

Dave, LBR

A nice paint job, personally, I would have kept the 1060 number as to pay homage to her postwar heritage.

enjoy your trains...

Thank you. Next is the installation of the GREEN LED markers and the LED headlight lens. Photo will follow the installation.

Dave, LBR