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Re: Building an E-6 Atlantic 4-4-2
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Thu, 9 Aug 2001 04:58:39 GMT
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johnneal@uswest.net+spamless+
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Very nice, Bob! I too have built an Atlantic so I feel as if I know what
you're going through (albeit a streamlined one which pulled the famous
Milwaukee Road's Hiawatha passenger train). A 4-4-2 is a good choice, IMO,
because it is easier to manage just 4 larger drivers. (Here's mine to
compare):
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=526
I utilized the 9 volt motor for the front truck, and by the looks of your
proto-pic, I would think that the wheels on the 9 volt would be just right.
That way, too, you would have pulling power as well. I placed a second motor
in my tender, which was a 6-4 configuration. It appears to me that yours is a
4-4.
I really like the looks of Rat's handiwork (that's his, correct?). I would
love to see someone create *complete* realistic drivers-- those red wheels are
hard to come by!
I look further updates!
-John
Bob Hayes wrote:
> Hello All,
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> I am building a PRR E-6 Atlantic. It is a class 4-4-2 - I only have four of
> the large wheels so my choice of prototype was limited. I am just getting
> the proportions of the engine correct, then I need to get the wheels
> together and able to go around curves. You can follow my progress at
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=6056. Let me know what you
> think.
>
> Bob
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| John, Your Hiawatha is great. I am going to need many more curved bricks before I can try a streamliner. As for the front truck, I thnk I am going to try the small red spoked wheels. The front truck will need to swing under the pistons on curves. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Building an E-6 Atlantic 4-4-2
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| Hello All, I am building a PRR E-6 Atlantic. It is a class 4-4-2 - I only have four of the large wheels so my choice of prototype was limited. I am just getting the proportions of the engine correct, then I need to get the wheels together and able (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains)
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