Drawing for end of modernized PG coach

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HI Jim,

Thanks for the suggestion; I was interested in a drawing because I've
spoken with John Green, of Bethlehem Car Works; John said he could have a
3D printed end made as a master, and then use it for resin castings. Thus,
my interest in a drawing.

John also mentioned that he is interested in producing accurate car sides
for diners, similar to his projects for other types of passenger equipment.

Jim Brewer

On Wed, Oct 10, 2018 at 10:28 PM NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
wrote:

> Jim: Contrary to Chapman's article on a back issue of the Arrow, the ends
> were not just flat. The end of a PG as built is angled slightly on each
> side. When Roanoke modernized them, they just extended everything up at the
> same angle. (so you have three flat sections) On the first group, the
> rounded corners were kept. On the second group, the corners were squared
> off. Then they added the cinder deflectors, flush with the end extensions.
> So you really don't need a drawing to do the model. Just make three flat
> end pieces, cut off the tops to match the roof curve, cut the roof ends
> with the slight angles, and add the cinder deflectors.
>
> Jim Nichols
>
>
> On Wednesday, October 10, 2018 10:51 AM, NW Mailing List <
> nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
>
>
> All,
>
> I am trying to locate a drawing for the end of a modernized PG coach, like
> the one shown here:
>
> http://www.nwhs.org/archivesdb/detail.php?ID=65722
>
> There is also a photo of PG 1629 on page 76 of the N&W Handbook by Wallace
> and Wiley.
>
> I've read through the list of drawings in the Archives but can't identify
> any that might work; I'd like to model a few of these cars as they appeared
> on Train Nos. 1 and 2 in the Shenandoah Valley.
>
> Any help would be appreciated; thanks.
>
> Jim Brewer
> Glenwood MD
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