local power?

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Caboose in Denver has a M-1 Sunset Models F/P #1007
John Lisica
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Subject: Re: local power?



> NW Mailing List wrote:

>> Looks like you'll be stuck with a G 2-8-0, since Geeps were more than 50' 

>> long.

>>

>> EdKing

>

> NW Modeling List wrote:

> > Hi Kenneth;

> >

> > Diesel doesn't work on the N&W before 1955.

> >

> > A class M 4-8-0 would be a good candidate for you, watch e-bay for a

> > model - brass only so far.  I am hopping that Bachman will do one in

> > their Spectrum line since 475 is a Strasburg.

> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4-8-0_475

> >

> > Nigel F Misso, PE

> > http://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelmisso

>

> So much for my hopes of using a T-6. :)

>

> Here's my problem.  I built a Free-Mo module as a switching 

> puzzle/interesting industry.  I now wish to include it in my layout as an 

> N&W interchange.  The trouble is that there's not room for a long loco on 

> the module.  If I turn it one way, I have 7" while leaving room for one 

> 40' car.  If I turn it the other way, I have 5.75" to clear a switch.  At 

> the other end, I have to pull an interchange track, and have 7" while 

> leaving room for the 3 cars that will fill the interchange.

>

> Personally, I would LOVE an M or G class as power, but is there room?  I 

> could possibly make an extension for the module which would add a couple 

> inches, and simply restrict the interchange to 2 cars.  How long were the 

> M and G class engines, with tenders?

>

> Yes, I know that I should build the layout to suit the era and equipment I 

> like, but the module is already built and I like it.  Modeling is all 

> about compromises, so I'm asking the group's help in figuring out the best 

> compromise to make.

>

> I'll happily send my proposed track plan, if anyone is interested.  Feel 

> free to contact me off-list.

>

> Thanks again,

> Kenneth Rickman - krickman1 at carolina.rr.com

> Salisbury, NC

>

> If at first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer!

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