Q3 Mikado model

[JPB]

I've been a modeler for years, but I'm new to the Seaboard. Now that Athearn has released a USRA mike I'm really interested in trying to turn one (or more) into a Q3. Here is what I know so far. They had cross-compound air compressors mounted on the front, Franklin booster trailing trucks, and Vanderbuilt tenders. I could live without the Frainklin booster, but not the others. Does anyone have an idea for a model of the tender. Where could I find the compressors. In the April '94 issue of Model Railroading there was an article about a freelanced Q3 pacific. I still am looking for a copy of that issue. Also, i found a site with locomotive drawings from '29 and the front dome on the Q3 looks futher back than on the Athearn model. Any ideas or information would be appreciated.

[watash]

Welcome to the TrainBoard JPB. If you are in HO, you can order the air pumps #136-005 and #136-004 from IHC (International Hobby Corporation), for $3.00 each. ihc@ihc-hobby.com go to parts dept

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[Denis F. Blake]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JPB:
[QB]I've been a modeler for years, but I'm new to the Seaboard. Now that Athearn has released a USRA mike I'm really interested in trying to turn one (or more) into a Q3. Here is what I know so far. They had cross-compound air compressors mounted on the front, Franklin booster trailing trucks, and Vanderbuilt tenders. I could live without the Frainklin booster, but not the others. Does anyone have an idea for a model of the tender. Where could I find the compressors. In the April '94 issue of Model Railroading there was an article about a freelanced Q3 pacific. I still am looking for a copy of that issue. Also, i found a site with locomotive drawings from '29 and the front dome on the Q3 looks futher back than on the Athearn model. Any ideas or information would be appreciated.

If I am not mistaken Athearn had a Vandy tender available for the 4-6-2. Perhaps that one could be used.