VGN 2-8-8-0 Pilot Truck

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That particular truck sold, but judging from the photos, I believe one like it might work on my 610. Now I just have to find a source for one.
Greg


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Subject: Re: VGN 2-8-8-0 Pilot Truck

Greg; not to run this into the ground, but yesterday a guy had a Sunset USRA Heavy 2-8-2 pilot truck on eBay for about $20, and it didn't sell as far as I know.  I ran out of time, but I had one of those locos and compared the pilot truck to the one on my #610 and it was very very close.  You might keep an eye out for a while to see if he reposts it.  I can post some more pictures if you want, but it looks (hopefully)very straightforward.
Frank Bongiovanni
On Mon, Sep 27, 2021 at 2:40 PM NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

Thanks for the response! Right now, I'm leaning toward trying to fabricate one out of sheet brass. What thickness of brass would you recommend for that? Any help/info you can provide with dimensions/photos/sketches etc. would be most appreciated. Also, the paint job on it is kinda shoddy, and I'll be looking for someone to re-do that, so it won't look like I did it, which is the look I try to avoid as much as I can when it comes to painting anything delicate.
Greg Harrod


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Subject: VGN 2-8-8-0 Pilot Truck

Greg,
I thought I had a spare of that truck, but I don't. You might have to look at fabricating the truck out of sheet brass. The wheels look to measure about 30". If you can find the wheel/axle combo and want to tackle fabrication, I can help with dimensions, photos, sketches, etc.
BillBill McClure
www.billmcclure.smugmug.comwww.mcclureimages.com

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