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Subject: 
Re: SW-something switcher
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lugnet.trains, lugnet.build
Date: 
Fri, 4 May 2001 15:55:24 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Christopher Tracey writes:
Here is the most complete version of my SW series switcher... It started
out as a SW1200 but I think I deviated from that design a bit.

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=4405

This isn't the finished product yet but I am running into a problem.
Just before the cab there is part of the hood that is angled in on the
sides.  I tried to simulate ths by using hinge bricks.  Of course the
angle has produced a distance that is not an even stud length so it is
difficult to get the two sections (cab and hood) to line up correctly.
ANy ideas on how to solves this?

-chris
Looks good as it is, your addition of handrails on the rear of the cab is
the first I've seen among SW-type builders. I believe that 8 wide is the
best way to portray American railroad equipment.-Harvey



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Here is the most complete version of my SW series switcher... It started out as a SW1200 but I think I deviated from that design a bit. (URL) isn't the finished product yet but I am running into a problem. Just before the cab there is part of the (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)

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