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One again I have not tried to make a specific model of diesel electric; I just tried to make something that looks like a diesel electric. I have used some ideas from other models, but I have added a 7 stud wide cab, and a technic axel railing. (URL) (...) (26 years ago, 25-Feb-99, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: My new diesel electric
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(...) Going WIDE. Is the diesel electric wider than 7 studs across for the length of the technic axel railing? Nice job. Off-topic, I like the way the fence piece is used at an angle on the under side of the trolley. Neat effect. later, James Mathis (26 years ago, 25-Feb-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Yes, the back of the engine is eight studs wide. I ran 2x8 and 2x? plates along the sides so I could attach the rail. There may be a way to attach the rail without going 8 wide, but I haven't had any clearance problems (train station 2150 and the (...) (26 years ago, 25-Feb-99, to lugnet.trains)
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Nice work, Chris. I like the staggered grey stripes and the radiator bubble in back. When I heard this was 8 wide, I was concerned that it wouldn't look "to scale" with other stuff but it looks good. I'm gonna have to start doing some of these half (...) (26 years ago, 25-Feb-99, to lugnet.trains)
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The nose is a cop out, and it is something that will have to be revisited. I couldn't think of a good way to put a railing accross the front; so, I gave up. I guess I really should go get The Great Book of Trains Brian Hollingsworth & Arthur Cook (...) (26 years ago, 26-Feb-99, to lugnet.trains)
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I liked your train stock. It's very cool. I liked the green trolley car. It's very different. -Tom McD. P.s. Pegged your counter. (...) (26 years ago, 27-Feb-99, to lugnet.trains)
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