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Larry Goldsby's article is in the Feb 1986 Modeltec

update on Dave Boyd's Big Boy, I purchased it from Dick Parker and it is now in Michigan and work have been started to get it running. So far the rear engine runs on air but the #1 driver has a quartering problem hope to have a steam test in 2024.

I just recently purchased the Big Boy from Dick Parker who has had it stored since Dave boyd's passing. Nothing has been done to the engine since he passed. I have since cleaned and painted to trailing truck, disassembled and cleaned the cylinders and have gotten the rear engine to run on air. But h...

The trucks I was referring to are from much earlier in your build.
Corey

I thought those trucks looked familiar. I have the same ones under Tom Bee's old GP40. Plus i have enough castings for 3 more engines. If I decide to build them. Tom sold the truck pattern to Adam Wright.
Build looks great!
Corey

looking forward to this.

I like the pre-order because I can pretty much guarantee I'll get one. Plus preorders give you an idea of how many you need to make. Some people forget that this is a hobby and life sometimes gets in the way. As long as I'm updated on the progress of my order I'm content to wait. I just waited for t...

was wondering if this is available still. thanks

Adam Wright has these truck available at http://www.solidesign.bizland.com/ based on the ones used by the East Broad Top.

Adam Wright at Solidesign/Wright railworks has East Broad Top hoppers and flat car ready to run www.solidesign.bizland.com
Hope this helps

i'm looking for a set for my fitchburg. do you know when you'll have more ready?
thanks
corey

I am absolutely starstruck at the beauty of this engine. the only other one i know of is at the O winston link museum ( on display only). i would love to build an 1.6" scale Y6b someday ( i'll have to keep dreaming ). I am assuming the engine is 1.6" scale, but i read its for 7.25" ga...