GOOD HEALTH TO ALL FROM REXALL
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Thanks to everyone for the kind words. I thought I sent a bit of the history on the engine last night but I see it didn't come through. Thanks for posting the site to look it up. The TRRA Historical Society has an interesting article on the train in their Summer/Autum 2000 issue.
In doing this engine, I used an H O plan of the Commodore Vanderbilt from the 1934 Model Craftsman Magazine. I had it blown up to 3/4" scale and then cut it between the last driver and the rear truck. I then added the right amount between the two pieces for a Mohawk and drew in the missing lines so I had a side elevation to go by. This engine, like the Commodore Vanderbilt is not a scale model but really a close representation of the engine.
In doing this engine, I used an H O plan of the Commodore Vanderbilt from the 1934 Model Craftsman Magazine. I had it blown up to 3/4" scale and then cut it between the last driver and the rear truck. I then added the right amount between the two pieces for a Mohawk and drew in the missing lines so I had a side elevation to go by. This engine, like the Commodore Vanderbilt is not a scale model but really a close representation of the engine.
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Re: GOOD HEALTH TO ALL FROM REXALL
You going to have any the cars to go with it? I am ready for the buffet and drinks in the dining and bar car.
Rob
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Rob,
It's the Rexall Train. You get aspirin, toothpaste and inconstitutionals aboard this train!
It's the Rexall Train. You get aspirin, toothpaste and inconstitutionals aboard this train!
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Hey when I was kid the local Rexall also was the package store and the soda fountain.
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Who wants an ice cream float made with live steam?
"Always stopping my train, and risking my ankles, with American made, New Balance sneakers."
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Have you run it yet ?Looks great,will it be oil,coal,methl hydrate,or Corn fired
Joe
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I had it running in an unstreamlined form before she went into the shop for the beauty treatment. It will stay as an alcohol burner since, like the Commodore, you can't get to the tubes very easily. Also, the space between the tender and the cab is quite restrictive also which prevents shoveling fuel into the firebox.
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Re: GOOD HEALTH TO ALL FROM REXALL
UKlocoNut and I got to see the Rexall loco in person this past weekend and she is a fine looking machine.
Best regards,
Jim Leggett
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Jim Leggett
Montreal Live Steamers
www.montreallivesteamers.org
A Founding Member of the Tinkerbell Scale Society - Northern Division
I'm an A.R.S.E. (Association of Railroad Steam Engineers)
Toad Swamp & Punk Hollow Railroad - Head Tycoon
The Juvenile Traction Company - CEO & Apprentice Machinist 3rd Class
White Mountain Central RR - Engineer & Fireman
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Well, I finally finished the tender for this locomotive. It has been quite a job from the paint all the way to the lettering. Even with the lettering done, I now notice that the NEW YORK CENTRAL on the tender should have been a bit smaller. It will have to do for now. Since steaming season is pretty well over this year, the engine will have to wait for spring to stretch her legs.
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What a gorgeous representation of the original.
"Always stopping my train, and risking my ankles, with American made, New Balance sneakers."
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That's absolutely outstanding, Steve! Very nice.
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Steve
Can't wait to see it run.
Bernie
Can't wait to see it run.
Bernie