Scott Owens
Senior Member
Looked for a new project. Lo and behold the local park had a caboose sitting in it that needed work. Not so bad!!!
Got bored with the Model AA recently.
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rogerkb1936
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that looks really nice, a helluva job. but how fast will 40 HP move it?
Scott,
That is really "Cool" ... nice job.
I see that you removed what looks like a steel door from the lower left "quarter panel" I take it was an unauthorized change.
Any idea what was its' purpose was? I will bet that there is a story behind that door!
Maybe a US Mail drop door?
That is really "Cool" ... nice job.
I see that you removed what looks like a steel door from the lower left "quarter panel" I take it was an unauthorized change.
Any idea what was its' purpose was? I will bet that there is a story behind that door!
Maybe a US Mail drop door?
Scott Owens
Senior Member
These are actually opposite sides. The other side is identical, but the photo turned out dark. The door is the coal box.
Stew Masche
Senior Member
That should make a dandy ' house trailer' to pull behind your AA. You'll definitely be the center of attention wherever you go!
Tom Wesenberg
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Looks great!
It's nice to see old rail cars being preserved. When I was stationed at Fort Bliss I'd drive to Anthony NM to visit some girls, and along the way was a large building with a roof and no sides. Turns out it was a smelter to melting the railroad passenger cars after they set fire to the interiors and let them burn out. Sad to see what has happened to passenger service in this country.
BTW, if you could find a SOUTHERN CRESENT LIMITED to park in front it it, that would be the crowning jewel.
It's nice to see old rail cars being preserved. When I was stationed at Fort Bliss I'd drive to Anthony NM to visit some girls, and along the way was a large building with a roof and no sides. Turns out it was a smelter to melting the railroad passenger cars after they set fire to the interiors and let them burn out. Sad to see what has happened to passenger service in this country.
BTW, if you could find a SOUTHERN CRESENT LIMITED to park in front it it, that would be the crowning jewel.
Neil Mylar LakewoodCA
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Nice job Scott.
I assume that it is still in the park. It turned out great. I'll bet your community appreciates what a nice job you did.
I assume that it is still in the park. It turned out great. I'll bet your community appreciates what a nice job you did.
Scott Owens
Senior Member
Not yet, it is still all original and dirty. There is still coal in the box. Some peeling paint, but still as it was when retired. We keep it locked to prevent theft, vandalism, and injury.
Scott Owens
Senior Member
I pulled it to my backyard with my Model A!!!!
This one sits in a small park next to our RR crossing in town. It was donated by the RR when it was retired, and placed there with a crane.