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Watch The Work Involved In This Project
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At this point, the LEDs are installed for head lights and marker lights, a new sound unit, and a new smoke unit. It does "makes lots of smoke at low speed".
The shroud is next. Check out the link at the top of the page for a look at the prototype.
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In this picture the molded plumbing was removed and the cab raised up 5/8" so that it was the proper height for this engine.
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In this picture you can see a new stack, generator, pop valves whistle, and rebuilt steam dome were put on.
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In this picture, the upper side of tender was removed as the Santa Fe had strata sides not curved on top
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An oil tank was added to replace the coal bunker.
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Another view of the oil tank.
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Fill caps have been added to the oil tank.
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Installation of the two new strata upper side frames.
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Upper side frames are installed.
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Another view.
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Another view.
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Oil tank in place, side frames rivited and in place, tool boxes installed on lower body and water house cabinet built and installed on top of water tank
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Three axle trucks are installed.
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After being replumbed and first coat of primer.
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Sitting in the sheet metal shop having her new dress put on.
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Diagonal view showing the front skirting.
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Vern Painting The Valley Flyer. ( Secret's Out )
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Completed Project pulling into Station
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Another View
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Another View - Isn't she beautiful ?
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Another view.
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Yes Indeed A Real Beauty !
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