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D&RGW ROUNDHOUSE

Sidewall of my Sn3 pilot model.

Sidewall of my S-scale pilot model

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

DURANGO and GUNNISON Roundhouse in On3!

I'm taking digital pictures of my progress on the O-scale roundhouse models as I go and posting them here on my web site. It's more a scapbook than it is a well organized essay at this point. Perhaps later when I have the time- Note that this is a work in progress and not all sections are posted at this time.

Durango Roundhouse Kit Page

Index

Introduction

Durango Prototype

Gunnison Prototype

Drawings

Durango 2006 Convention

Constructing the Patterns

Mold Making

Casting Hydrocal

The Floor Plan

Constructing the Base

The Inspection Pits

Fitting the Parts

Coloring Brick and Stone

Building the Roof

The Engine Doors

Final Assembly

The Boiler House

Foreman's Office and Crew Room

Additional Details

Turntables

Gunnison Notes

The Pilot Model Display

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

SORRY, THIS SECTION IS NOT LOADED YET

There are lots of them! The smokejacks are laser-cut with corner tabs that lock together. Oh, the doghouse vents, you'll love those. All laser-cut beauties. As are the windows. You'll be able to model them open, closed, or inbetween. You could even make them slide if you were careful.

Glenn insisted that we needed to do the roundhouse stoves. We took photos of the prototype at the museum and then Glenn hand-built the masters including the door with photo-etched lettering! He's built a few with the door open and a lickering orange LED. Premo!

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