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wpfanCharter Member · 397 postsDec 21, 2002 9:05 AM

Well the switcher is progressing along nicely. While the "sausage" style tenders may not have been much to look at they certainly seem to offer much better visibility than a conventional C (cylindrical) class as evidenced by the first pic. The second two show the switcher working the Marietta yard, bringing the empty tankcars over from the engine facility and setting them out for pickup. Look for progress soon.

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More progress on the switcher [View All], wpfan, 04:05 AM, Dec-21-02, (0) RE: More progress on the switcher, jonathanmlewisrgs, Dec-21-02, 04:13 AM, (1) RE: More progress on the switcher, Hovertrain, Dec-21-02, 08:54 AM, (2) RE: More progress on the switcher, johnf, Dec-21-02, 12:05 PM, (3) RE: More progress on the switcher, Magick_maker, Dec-21-02, 02:05 PM, (4) RE: More progress on the switcher, century242, Dec-21-02, 07:12 PM, (5) RE: More progress on the switcher, Magick_maker, Dec-21-02, 07:19 PM, (6) RE: More progress on the switcher, century242, Dec-21-02, 09:48 PM, (7) More Pics, century242, Dec-23-02, 02:04 AM, (8)

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jonathanmlewisrgsMember since Sep-28-02 · 635 postsDec 21, 2002 9:13 AM

RE: More progress on the switcher

Looking Greathttp://groups.msn.com/MSTSNarrowGauge
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HovertrainMember since Apr-10-03 · 484 postsDec 21, 2002 1:54 PM

RE: More progress on the switcher

I have to agree. That does look like you put more than 30 seconds of work into it to speed it up. Instead, you are taking your time and making a much better loco! -Hovertrain

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johnfCharter Member · 491 postsDec 21, 2002 5:05 PM

RE: More progress on the switcher

That is one fine looking piece of work! Well done. I look forward to the day it is released.

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Magick_makerMember since Apr-15-03 · 643 postsDec 21, 2002 7:05 PM

RE: More progress on the switcher

it's interesting to note that the kind of tender you've built holds more fuel volume wise than a regular tender would. Fuel and water to be exact. It's strange, but if you figure the inside volume, you'll see what I'm saying.

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century242Charter Member · 616 postsDec 22, 2002 12:12 AM

RE: More progress on the switcher

Most of the 0-6-0s in the Oakland area utilized the tender shown, that is why we opted to model it instead of the vanderbilt or the slope back styles.
Regards,
Erik Pierson
Sacramento, CaSP_MSTS Member
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Bringing 1940s Southern Pacific to the digital age.

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Magick_makerMember since Apr-15-03 · 643 postsDec 22, 2002 12:19 AM

RE: More progress on the switcher

LAST EDITED ON Dec-21-02 AT 07:21 PM (EST)

I may be wrong, but I believe this kind of tender is called a "Whale Back" tender. or a "Modified Whale Back."EDIT>Looked closely at the pics and I think that it's a "Semi Vandi" short for Semi Vanderbuilt tender. These tenders varied in design.

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century242Charter Member · 616 postsDec 22, 2002 2:48 AM

RE: More progress on the switcher

LAST EDITED ON Dec-21-02 AT 09:52 PM (EST)

Here is the real deal
Edit: added "whale Back" picture
edit 2: where th heck did the other pic go.
Regards,
Erik Pierson
Sacramento, CaSP_MSTS Member
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SP_MSTS www.sacramentolocomotiveworks.com
Bringing 1940s Southern Pacific to the digital age.

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century242Charter Member · 616 postsDec 23, 2002 7:04 AM

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LAST EDITED ON Dec-23-02 AT 02:07 AM (EST)

How about a few more pics? These were taken earlier today when the engine was running 10 loads of ballast up the Ione Branch for a MOW project.
1. Leaving Galt,Ca. heading towards Ione
2. East of Galt
3. Crossing the Central California Traction several miles east of Galt
Regards,
Erik Pierson
Sacramento, CaSP_MSTS Member
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Bringing 1940s Southern Pacific to the digital age.

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