I've spent a few days working on my Hall build without giving an update. So, here it is. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how this is all going to fit together nicely. I've never cut a loco apart like this, so it's going to take some effort to figure out. I ended up deciding that I would build a cardboard model before doing anything. Well, of course the reality is different from the plan. Instead, I am building the mock-up as I do the work. Here's a photo of the mock-up as it exists right now. The cab used to fit nicely in place, but now that I cut the firebox hole, it won't stay without being stuck in place. The Bachmann gearbox I have will be cut up to match the cardboard gearbox in the photo. Luckily, this will not require any rework of the gears or wheels. The firebox in the image needs to be a bit longer. But, this is exactly why I do this. I had cut the piece to be the length required outside the cab, so now I realize that I need to be sure that piece includes what is inside the cab too. Working out design details is much cheaper to adjust and fix in scrap cardboard than it would be in styrene or sheet metal.
One other exciting note: I am thinking that the lamp from the front of the Bachmann loco will become the lamp for my snowplow!
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