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Wabash hand brake
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Clark Propst <cepropst@...>
I'm assembling the Wabash steel rebuild mini-kit Sunshine put out a few years ago using the Tichy steel rebuilt car.
The only photos of the B end I have are the one in the instructions and a very poor Sidney Wheeler snap shot. Both have some unusual hand brake. The hand wheel appears to be about 3' in diameter! Did they put any hand brakes on these cars at are available in HO scale? Thanks for any help with this, Clark Propst Mason City Iowa |
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wlhoss@...
What do they look like? Can you reference a photo(s) on line?
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Thanks, Bill Hoss
In a message dated 3/26/2009 10:01:18 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
elden.j.gatwood@... writes: Clark; Because tooling that handbrake would be incredibly time intensive (ask Kadee how long it took them to do their wheels), and not that many cars had that wheel. I have gotten the same response on requests for an early Peacock or any Klasing wheel......... Elden Gatwood **************Great Deals on Dell 15" Laptops - Starting at $479 (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219799606x1201361003/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doub leclick.net%2Fclk%3B213153745%3B34689725%3Bo) |
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Victor Bitleris
I have attached a photograph of one I took in Owasso in 2007. According to Tony Koester, this is a Wabash Steel Sided Rebuild. Unfortunately I couldn't get close enough to take good photos of the B end, so the shot I posted here is the best I have. I also will be doing one of these using the Tichy Kit. I already have the requisite 7/8 ends.
I am hoping this list accepts attachments, if not, I will be happy to post it on the group photos or send in a private email Regards, Vic Bitleris Raleigh, NC To: STMFC@... From: cepropst@... Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:06:13 -0500 Subject: [STMFC] Wabash hand brake I'm assembling the Wabash steel rebuild mini-kit Sunshine put out a few years ago using the Tichy steel rebuilt car. The only photos of the B end I have are the one in the instructions and a very poor Sidney Wheeler snap shot. Both have some unusual hand brake. The hand wheel appears to be about 3' in diameter! Did they put any hand brakes on these cars at are available in HO scale? Thanks for any help with this, Clark Propst Mason City Iowa _________________________________________________________________ Quick access to Windows Live and your favorite MSN content with Internet Explorer 8. http://ie8.msn.com/microsoft/internet-explorer-8/en-us/ie8.aspx?ocid=B037MSN55C0701A |
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Victor Bitleris
I have attached a photograph of one I took in Owasso in 2007. According to Tony Koester, this is a Wabash Steel Sided Rebuild. Unfortunately I couldn't get close enough to take good photos of the B end, so the shot I posted here is the best I have. I also will be doing one of these using the Tichy Kit. I already have the requisite 7/8 ends.
I am hoping this list accepts attachments, if not, I will be happy to post it on the group photos or send in a private email Regards, Vic Bitleris Raleigh, NC To: STMFC@... From: cepropst@... Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:06:13 -0500 Subject: [STMFC] Wabash hand brake I'm assembling the Wabash steel rebuild mini-kit Sunshine put out a few years ago using the Tichy steel rebuilt car. The only photos of the B end I have are the one in the instructions and a very poor Sidney Wheeler snap shot. Both have some unusual hand brake. The hand wheel appears to be about 3' in diameter! Did they put any hand brakes on these cars at are available in HO scale? Thanks for any help with this, Clark Propst Mason City Iowa _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_70faster_032009 |
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Paul Lyons
Clark,
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It is a very early Miner wheel that the Wabash seemed to like, as I have seen it on other cars besides this one. There is no HO detail part for it. I have spoken to Ted Culotta about it, but it is way down his "to do" list. Paul Lyons Laguna Niguel, CA
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From: Clark Propst <cepropst@...> To: STMFC@... Sent: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 6:06 am Subject: [STMFC] Wabash hand brake I'm assembling the Wabash steel rebuild mini-kit Sunshine put out a few years ago using the Tichy steel rebuilt car. The only photos of the B end I have are the one in the instructions and a very poor Sidney Wheeler snap shot. Both have some unusual hand brake. The hand wheel appears to be about 3' in diameter! Did they put any hand brakes on these cars at are available in HO scale? Thanks for any help with this, Clark Propst Mason City Iowa |
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rockroll50401 <cepropst@...>
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Why would you put out a kit without one of the most recognizable components? I have spent time and money on a kit that I can't finish! Clark Propst
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Gatwood, Elden J SAD
Clark;
Because tooling that handbrake would be incredibly time intensive (ask Kadee how long it took them to do their wheels), and not that many cars had that wheel. I have gotten the same response on requests for an early Peacock or any Klasing wheel. Since a significant portion of all freight cars got their hand brake wheels broken at some point, take a Miner housing and put a replacement Miner wheel on it and tell people (in the unlikely event that anyone would ask) that it needed a replacement! You can even put a freshly-painted wheel on a highly weathered car, so they DO ask... Elden Gatwood ________________________________ From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...] On Behalf Of rockroll50401 Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 12:43 PM To: STMFC@... Subject: [STMFC] Re: Wabash hand brake Next question: Why would you put out a kit without one of the most recognizable components? I have spent time and money on a kit that I can't finish! Clark Propst --- In STMFC@... <mailto:STMFC%40yahoogroups.com> , cobrapsl@... wrote: seen it on other cars besides this one. There is no HO detail part for it. I have spoken to Ted Culotta about it, but it is way down his "to do" list. years ago using the Tichy steel rebuilt car. very poor Sidney Wheeler snap shot. Both have some unusual hand brake. The hand wheel appears to be about 3' in diameter! Did they put any hand brakes on these cars at are available in HO scale?
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Chet French <cfrench@...>
Clark,
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I have a few photos of the cars in question showing later Miner hand wheels (D-3279 or D-3384) which had replaced the early wheel. So you can use the Miner hand brake with the later wheel. Chet French Dixon, IL
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rockroll50401 <cepropst@...>
While I haven't read the rest of the replies. I was thinking along those lines while on my 'cool off' walk.
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Clark Propst
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Peter Ness
Hi Clark,
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While I'm not familiar with the brake wheel you're describing, I can't help but wonder; if it's about as big as you say, is it possible an S scale detail part might be workable for that 3' diameter? Or perhaps the wheel spokes and shortened and a new wire rim? Regards, Peter
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Gene Green <bierglaeser@...>
Paul,
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If it is the hand wheel I have in mind you might mention to Ted that I have a copy of the Miner blueprint for that hand wheel. Gene Green Out in the west Texas town of El Paso
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Paul Lyons
Gene,
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I am going to see Ted the week after next and I will broach the subject again with him. However, when he has time, I know his brake wheel focus has been on?producing a Klasing wheel. I suspect?most folks?on this list would think that is the right priority. I know, as an SP modeler, I sure do!? Paul Lyons Laguna Niguel, CA
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From: Gene Green <bierglaeser@...> To: STMFC@... Sent: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 6:05 pm Subject: [STMFC] Re: Wabash hand brake Paul, If it is the hand wheel I have in mind you might mention to Ted that I have a copy of the Miner blueprint for that hand wheel. Gene Green Out in the west Texas town of El Paso --- In STMFC@..., cobrapsl@... wrote:
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rockroll50401 <cepropst@...>
I was sirprised that that big old hand wheel on the car in the photo with the Sunshine mini-kit instruction was not in RP Cyc 10 the air brake issue.
Clark Propst |
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