Looking for Streamliners - Page 3

**OhioMike** · #21 10-16-2013, 11:50 AM

Was out looking around and found that RXR's 4-6-2 might be a great foundation for a streamliner? change the rear wheel set to a dbl wheel set with new frame and......maybe a Vanderbuilt,etc.?

PS..RXR..you build and will buy it!!!!!

**mtoboll** · #22 10-18-2013, 05:54 AM

Thanks OhioMike -

I was thinking the same thing when I saw this post. I originally was going to do a Mallard "skin" mod for the 4-6-2 when I did that one, but never found the time.

When I saw this post I started getting other ideas as well, so we'll see - maybe something coming if I put my mind and some time to it.

**OhioMike** · #23 10-18-2013, 01:36 PM

Outstanding Mark....the thing is, there were streamliners based on the 4-6-4 hudsons (J3's) and the 4-6-2 pacifics as well. So you might not need to change much as far as the base goes...looking forward to what you build!!!

**Vyceroy** · #24 10-18-2013, 01:44 PM

Could always do the Pennsy T-1 .. one of my all time favorite Streamlines

**OhioMike** · #25 10-18-2013, 01:50 PM

The pennsy T-1's were duplex 4-4-4-4's. Mark did a 4-8-8-4 but no 4-4-4-4. Hey, cut off 8 wheels, it might work!!! I for one hated the shark nose though! You could do a Hiawatha as well, they initially were an odd 4-4-2 set up but than many had the 4-6-0 set up. Just subtract 2 wheels from your 4-6-2?
Mike

**OhioMike** · #26 10-19-2013, 03:31 PM

The questions is...how hard is it to get from here to here? Especially when you start here?

**Vyceroy** · #27 10-19-2013, 04:09 PM

A lot of hard work and imagination and creativity.. it is possible though..

**StormDragon** · #28 10-19-2013, 06:53 PM

Wow... Now I have something ELSE I'm going to have to make a model of.

I have a Precision Scale HO Scale L1 Chesapeake and Ohio brass engine that I love. Now I need to make one out of paper, after seeing these.

**OhioMike** · #29 10-20-2013, 06:41 AM

I just wish i knew how to use CAD and the other computer programs you folks use....I downloaded gimp once and just stared at it like it was a giant ant! Im like a 3yo with sphagetti in a high chair when comes to those programs! Its all neanderthal tech for me if i design and build it!

**airdave** · #30 10-21-2013, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashevilleangler

I have an extra copy of the Alan Rose 20th Century Ltd. I could be persuaded to part with it for a little bit less than the Amazon price. If anyone wants it, PM me.

Curt

still got it?