So progress continues on my Coronation build.
The front frame is as far as I can go for the moment. (I don’t have the cast bits for the loco yet. If you are wondering about the cylinders they are a separate sub assembly.
No problems with the pony truck so far. The kit provides for both the earlier and later types. This is the later one.
The bogie is compensated. As the bogie is the only part of the loco that traps the wheels in place I have used some old/rejected wagon wheels for the moment. I ideally only want to put wheels onto the axle once if I can.
Without the wheels in the way.
I couldn’t resist a temporary mock up to see get a better feel for the loco. I’ve used a High Level Road runner + gearbox. The main drivers don’t have their springs in place yet so its sitting a little off at the moment.
Looking good Jim; they are beasts aren’t they! You need a good ten on though to do it justice.
Are you aware that High Level are trialling some new motors that are significantly powerful – rather more than we are used too. Would be perfect for a big pacific.
Mark
Yep – I spoke with Chris about it at Scaleforum. He seemed to think a Mashima would be better in this instance.