VGN 2-8-8-0 Pilot Truck

[NW Modeling List]

Greg; not to run this into the ground, but yesterday a guy had a Sunset
USRA Heavy 2-8-2 pilot truck on eBay for about $20, and it didn't sell as
far as I know.  I ran out of time, but I had one of those locos and
compared the pilot truck to the one on my #610 and it was very very close.
You might keep an eye out for a while to see if he reposts it.  I can post
some more pictures if you want, but it looks (hopefully)very
straightforward.

Frank Bongiovanni

On Mon, Sep 27, 2021 at 2:40 PM NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <
nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

> Thanks for the response! Right now, I'm leaning toward trying to fabricate
> one out of sheet brass. What thickness of brass would you recommend for
> that? Any help/info you can provide with dimensions/photos/sketches etc.
> would be most appreciated. Also, the paint job on it is kinda shoddy, and
> I'll be looking for someone to re-do that, so it won't look like I did it,
> which is the look I try to avoid as much as I can when it comes to painting
> anything delicate.
>
> Greg Harrod
>
>
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> Greg,
>
> I thought I had a spare of that truck, but I don't. You might have to look
> at fabricating the truck out of sheet brass. The wheels look to measure
> about 30". If you can find the wheel/axle combo and want to
> tackle fabrication, I can help with dimensions, photos, sketches, etc.
>
> Bill
>
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