Trying a 4-10-2 kitbash

RGW1 Apr 6, 2025

  1. RGW1

    RGW1 TrainBoard Member

    537
    523
    27
    I decided to put the Steam locomotive type 4-10-2 that I am working on. Made from some parts IHC 4-8-2s That I have collected . Got it to run , but did have to clearance the holes in the last side rods to help smooth the mechanism out. I am using IHC locos because I got them cheap. I could not bear to cut up some more expensive locomotives plus the plastic frame is easier to modify.
    The 1st photo shows the boiler shell and how the motor is back of the firebox also the modified dog bone and the 2nd photo is the 4-8-2 compared to the 4-10-2. Some boiler lengthening will need to be done.
     

    Attached Files:

    gmorider, BNSF FAN and Mike VE2TRV like this.
  2. RGW1

    RGW1 TrainBoard Member

    537
    523
    27
    Boiler has been lengthened from a section of a second boiler and center cylinder detail added to steam chest. The reason for the 4 wheel lead truck on 4-10-2 s was to support the weight of 3 cylinders.
     

    Attached Files:

  3. RGW1

    RGW1 TrainBoard Member

    537
    523
    27
    test run of the 4-10-2
     
    dualgauge, BoxcabE50 and Mike VE2TRV like this.
  4. Mike VE2TRV

    Mike VE2TRV TrainBoard Member

    6,204
    19,208
    109
    Runs pretty good!(y)

    Keep it up.:cool:
     

Share This Page