Work Car Wonders - 20 Years Later |
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When I read the article "Work Car Wonders" (Railroad Modeler October 1975) for the first time I was captivated by the cars and the scratchbuilding process used, even though I did not have the skills or experience to build the cars. But for the past 20 years I kept a copy of the article with the hopes of someday building them. |
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The Bachmann On30" flatcars seemed the perfect choice. I modified the underframes in order to shorten the wheelbases. The derrick is built from half a flatcar and half a caboose. |
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All three cars in a long shot view |
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The Derrick #901 Scratchbuilt derrick from styrene, brass, floral wire. Conduits are brass tubing. Crane hook is composed of two pieces of jewelry making items: a hook and a round bead. |
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Rail and Tie Car #904 |
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The
Supply Car #905 |
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