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Subject: 
Re: SW-something switcher
Newsgroups: 
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 (...) (25 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.build)

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