Thanks to Mark W. for some real nice 3D printed parts to be able to make this train. The nacelle and prop hub flats have been changed to have 2 nacelles on a car and 2 hubs on the other. I was really pleased with how the long flats, with body mounts, negotiated the mountain area. That track is a 2% grade with a double s curve. Of course the 22" radius helps. Pardon the SP hi-cube box but that is one of Aztec's polishers. Hope you enjoyed, Carl
Very nice Carl. That is impressive how well those blade cars track. Did you have to leave much play in one end of the blade supports to get that to work?
Richard BNSF Fan ( also Richard, right ? ) Thank you both for the nice comments, truly appreciated. BNSF Fan : In attempt to answer your question : 1st image is the large hub end of blade that is attached to an upright post that actually swivels a tad........ 2nd image shows the sling that the tip rides in. It is not fastened down it just floats laterally and vertical as well. Mark designed these as per the 1:1's ...................... I am impressed at how well these things track, especially as I said on a double S curve in a 2% grade. Heck, I have trouble with most 89' flats or auto racks that have body mounted couplers as these do. I have not been a fan of the long cars at all, until now. As always have fun, Carl
