Rod's Switcher Tank Page 1.
This page contains some photos Of my 1.22.5 scale tank loco.Based on the USD WD tanks of the Britsh Southern Railway It took about 4 months off and on to build. The chassis was a Bachmann Anniversery loco put to the knife. Most of the engine is scratched, with the exception of bits of the cab and the Baker part of the valve gear, which comes from a Bacmann 2-8-0. The conrods and the eccentric rods are built up brass. If you want more detailed pictures, there's a zipped pack over on the menu to the left The chassis is fully compensated and will negotiate R1 type curves Thanks to
- My wife Paula for her patience.
- Marc Reusser for www.steaminthewoods.com and his wonderful logging picture collection .
- Fred Rose for shipping me The Bachmann Connie.
- Kevin Stong for the extra pair of Annie wheels.
- Rune Hagen for the photos.
- All the people at MLS that encouraged the project.
The Concept
The Annie Chassis with Connie Block
Built up brass rods
Boiler, Cab and Tanks
Primed
Still Primed
Compensation gear
Compensation Test
Front LH side
Front Left
Lamps n' stuff
Rear left
Rear left
Ashen-faced Makers plate
Rear left
Front Right
Whatever
Resting*