Spitfire2865
Western Thunderer
Black is a pig to photograph, so flash it is.
Windows glazed, lamp irons fitted.
Sadly I had completely forgot about the end hatches, so they do not work.
I didnt like how high it was riding on the springs, and being a brake van, I wanted it to have a good weight.
So Ive stuffed it with adhesive wheel weights. Now it weighs around 800 grams. That plus the working brakes, it should make sure any couplings stay taught.
I bought 9lbs of them (576 1/4oz segments) off amazon for $20 with free shipping!
I have plenty of weights now. Should last me at least a dozen wagons. Which at my rate will be damn near a decade!
Regarding my previous post, If anyone has any input on the merits of gauge widening on sub 5' radius, Id be willing to hear.
Windows glazed, lamp irons fitted.
Sadly I had completely forgot about the end hatches, so they do not work.
I didnt like how high it was riding on the springs, and being a brake van, I wanted it to have a good weight.
So Ive stuffed it with adhesive wheel weights. Now it weighs around 800 grams. That plus the working brakes, it should make sure any couplings stay taught.
I bought 9lbs of them (576 1/4oz segments) off amazon for $20 with free shipping!
I have plenty of weights now. Should last me at least a dozen wagons. Which at my rate will be damn near a decade!
Regarding my previous post, If anyone has any input on the merits of gauge widening on sub 5' radius, Id be willing to hear.