MTH Railking SW1 conversion FINISHED 12/16. New pics added | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Ben SnyderOGR Forum Member

After years of staring at this half complete project I finally got around to getting all the major work done. All of the steps, skirts and end sheets are completely scratchbuilt. I cut the stanchions from the factory piece and made all new railings. Added 2 figures inside as well. Just need to make the coupler lift bars and weather it and it's done.

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11/18/165:37 PM

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CentralFan1976OGR Forum Member

Looks great! Congratulations!

I'll have to keep an eye open for one to do!

Post some pictures of how you did it, if you have them. Please.

Thanks,

Mario

11/18/167:33 PM

LaidoffsickOGR Forum Member

Heck of a nice job!

11/19/164:06 PM

Ron HOGR Forum Member

Very nice!

11/20/166:44 PM

Ben SnyderOGR Forum Member

Here it is finally finished. I added the scratch built coupler lift bars last night and weathered it this morning. This is my first locomotive weathering project, I think it portrays a well used switcher rather well.

Enjoy the pics!

Comments/ questions welcomed.

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12/16/161:08 PM

CNJ #1601OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Great job on the build AND the weathering, Ben! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Question: Where did you get the coupler lift bar brackets?

12/16/161:25 PM

Ron HOGR Forum Member

Love it!

Ron H

12/16/162:22 PM

Ben SnyderOGR Forum Member

Thanks for the compliments.

Joe the lift bar brackets are from precision scale company, tons of detail parts in their catalog.

12/17/168:16 AM

coach joeOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Very nice!

12/17/1612:05 PM

David MinarikOGR Forum Member

Ben,

That looks great!

Dave

12/17/1612:43 PM

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