12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR

Discuss park gauge trains and large scale miniature railways having track gauges from 8" to 24" gauge and designed at scales of 2" to the foot or greater - whether modeled for personal use, or purpose built for amusement park operation or private railroading.

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Re: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR

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If I don’t turn my phone sideways, the upload works perfectly!
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Finished up the underside of #0305, and flip it over to start the tops it. Unfortunately I didn’t save a picture of the truss rod setup. Looking forward to getting started on the upper structure.
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Made the brake wheel and sprocket mounts, and the ship lap lumber for the end platforms.
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Stirrup, chain roller, also got the the end platforms painted and installed.
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Re: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR

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Looks really nice! Keep it up!
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Good to see you are still making progress
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Re: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR

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I like your use of square nuts. Gives the build a feeling of authenticity.
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Re: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR

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Glenn Brooks wrote: Sun Dec 03, 2023 5:13 pm I like your use of square nuts. Gives the build a feeling of authenticity.
I too felt like it added to the authenticity, and since I was using a 1/4” through 1/2” size bolts there are plenty of square nuts available in bulk relatively cheap.
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Re: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR

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Where do you find them most easily? Thinking about buying some for an upcoming project.
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“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
John 14:6 (KJV)
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Re: 12” gauge DRGW Inspired RR

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I am interested in some info on the Sandley trucks. Do the bolsters pivot on the ends or are they attached to the top spring plank. Thinking of building a set of these for passenger cars. Thanks Jim
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