PE 'Portland Twelves' see the light of day(virtual)
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Here are the first in-game views of the experimental Pacific Electric Portland Twelves and the Portland combines being tested on various routes: First three views from North Arkansas Electric (St.Louis& North Arkansas under wire): 3-car train of "Portland Twelves" head south out of Junction. Portland Combine 1375 and coach 1252 on Andre's North Arkansas, and below on the Willamette Valley Railway (now defunct). More research, time, and energy will see PE pneumatic trolley bases* and poles, underframe details*, Westinghouse H-2-A air-electric couplers, low-detail interior, and a boxmotor version, possibly the RPO version too.* Anyone who has details or plans showing these items and willing to share them, please PM me here. Ta.
RE: PE 'Portland Twelves' see the light of day(virtual)
Thanks, Alex, nice illustrations, but not too helpful. The PE used an air-operated trolley base, unlike anything used elsewhere. I have plenty of good photos, but am hoping for plans to get the correct dimensions. I can do it by eye, but you know it's always better with drawings. Below is the type on a PE 950 class, taken by Jim Stubchaer: http://www.stubchaer.com/Pacific_Electric_Ry_Photos_1947_49_by_Jim_Stubchaer/index.htmThanks again!
RE: PE 'Portland Twelves' see the light of day(virtual)
Tim, I'm glad to see you're chipping away at your beautiful models again. Great work as always.Frank MusickMoving America into the 19th Century! www.kelticsylk.com
More research, time, and energy will see PE pneumatic trolley bases* and poles, underframe details*, Westinghouse H-2-A air-electric couplers, low-detail interior, and a boxmotor version, possibly the RPO version too.* Anyone who has details or plans showing these items and willing to share them, please PM me here. Ta.
