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Show Us 11 years 10 months ago #2276

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I'm nearly finished my kitbash of a Lionel "Docksider" 0-6-0 as Reading Shop switcher #1251. I still need decals.



Here it is compared to the base engine (which Lionel offered decorated as #1251! But close wasn't close enough!)
Building O-scale models of Reading steam power

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Wowak...very nice work.

Some views of 7602&6703
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To anyone who purchased one or more of our HTd hoppers, we'd LOVE to see some photos of completed models - please feel free to post here!
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Finished two of the five hoppers.I only found two pics of the prototype and modeled both.The first was found on pg.46 of RDG Color Guide #41350.Here's my version;

Side two;

Loaded with coal.Besides adding the decals I weathered and used styrene strips to simulate the extra bracing above the first five ribs on each side and end of the car.


I found a picture of 41429 that was taken in 1980.
here's 41429 side one;

Side two;

I used evergreen angle styrene for the extra bracing on this car.

Overhead shot shows the weathering applied to the interiors.


Pictures of the two cars coupled together,both mt and full.
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Chris,
No criticism. The bracing on top chord is way to heavy. I have used Evergreen angles with great results. Just keep up the fine work. Love your models!!!!!!

Francis A. Pehowic, Jr.
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Chris - Glad to see you added the ACI panels. Every HTd had them in the 60's and 70's.
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