ATSF #471 Timeline

[Dinosorable]

That engine is sooooo tiny! You could pick up that little thing!

[AODProds]

@Dinosorable That's the joy of 1" scale; you won't break your back trying to re-rail a locomotive. ;)

[Dinosorable]

@AODProds Exactly. But if that was a steam locomotive, I would hate to drive it because all that steam would woosh in my face. And the whistle would sound squeaky and lame. I'd ask for a miniature steam locomotive that's not too small, not too big, and not too hard to drive. Like the Hudson 5212 at Sonoma Train Town, that one is the perfect size, has the perfect whistle and look!

[AODProds]

@Dinosorable Depending on whether you're firing with coal, oil, or propane, usually the clearly visible steam is a result of the fire not combusting efficiently or properly. If a locomotive is fired correctly, usually the steam coming out of the stack isn't too dense. Whistles, when scaled down prototypically, will have a tendency to screech usually, but most engines don't have screechers anyway.

[Dinosorable]

@AODProds I know. But still, I'd rather drive the Hudsaon 5212 or 6088.

[AODProds]

Yep, although I can't promise all the things I mentioned above will be completed by then.

-Alex

[AODProds]

Thanks! In my opinion, she looks much better now that she's in her Zebra Stripes paint scheme. But we're not done yet. We still have to add many more details (Some we ordered from the 1" Scale Railroad Supply, some we'll have to scratch build ourselves. The stock detail kit was just too expensive for us at the time!), add lettering and decals, and much more. Soon, she'll look much better, but unfortunately time is the only thing restricting us from getting work done faster.

-Alex

[willandscabbers]

that 2000 film beethoven was filmed there.