Hi Brooks --
I can see another article coming! There are a a lot of Y-3s cruising
around in HO, though they might be able to find a ready to use tender...
Looking forward to seeing the completed loco, and I am sure you will find a
way to use it.
Have fun!
Bill Winans
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I recently saw one of the new Lionel 2-8-8-2s in operation on a nearby S
layout. It a beautiful looking and smooth running engine...a great addition
to S, especially since SSL&S will convert them to scale for those who
desire. I had to have one! A little research revealed that the B&O had
several classes of 2-8-8-0s that were dimensionally very close to the Lionel
model, certainly close enough for my modeling style. I am currently
modifying one of the Lionel engines to represent B&O #7138, an example of a
EL-3 class 2-8-8-0. Several of the appliances on the engine will have to be
relocated, but the biggest challenge is that the B&O engines had Vanderbilt
tenders. Back in Sept/Oct 1981, S GAUGIAN ran an issue devoted to B&O
steam. The issue includes a scale drawing of a similar EL-5, including the
tender. I've gotten a good start on the tender and have attached a couple
of photos. In the photos the brass I beam is simply resting on the wheels
and will, of course, be tucked up to the tank and attached to the end
bolsters. The water hatch (from SSL&L) and part of the cat walk are also
just temporarily in place in this photo. The trucks are from AM, the cast
steps from SSL&L and the ladders are Lionel replacement parts for the Y . I
am going to apply Archer rivet decals. I'm still working out how to
integrate the big engine into the operating scheme on my BC&G layout, but
I'll come up with some way to share this engine with my operating crews.
Maybe the BC&G leased it for a few months to test the feasibility! I can
post additional photos as work progresses if there is interest. My plan is
to enter the engine for judging at the NMRA North Central Regional
Convention to be held here in Detroit this fall. Many thanks to Ed
Kirkstatter and Phil Bonzon, both expert B&O modelers who have helped me
with information and suggestions.
(Brooks Stover)
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