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Model Railroading > The large scalesDate: 03/05/15 17:33 The large scales Author: tomstp Art Ryder of California built a absolutely beautiful 1.6" scale Frisco 4158 heavy mike complete with air tanks on top of the boiler. He traveled all over the country with it.
Fisrst picture is at Tehatchapie, Ca 2nd is in California. 3rd is at Tom Miller's track in Oregon. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/05/15 18:55 by tomstp. Date: 03/05/15 17:35 Re: The large scales Author: tomstp This shot of his engine is in Texas just northwest of Houston at Chappell Hill. With it are two other 1.6 mikes belonging to Marshall Phillips and David Hannah.
Unfortunately Art passed away a couple of years ago. But, I think his son continues to run the engine. Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/05/15 18:53 by tomstp. Date: 03/05/15 17:57 Re: The large scales Author: DKay Beautiful stuff Tomstp.I was lucky enough to spend a day out at Tom Millers place back in 08.
Regards,dK Date: 03/06/15 15:00 Re: The large scales Author: Inthehole 2nd pic is the former Maricopa Live Steamers, now Scottsdale Live Steamers near Phoenix.
Date: 03/06/15 16:50 Re: The large scales Author: Frisco1522 Art's 4100 is a work of art.
If I ever win Powerball, I'm going to buy Tom Miller's place in OR. Date: 03/07/15 10:44 Re: The large scales Author: rbx551985 There are hundreds of videos of these kinds of rideable trains on YouTube; check those out for some great inspiration!
Date: 03/07/15 10:54 Re: The large scales Author: wabash2800 The three 4-8-2s appear to have the same boiler, cab, etc. Built from kits?
Date: 03/07/15 13:22 Re: The large scales Author: tomstp Vic, they are 2-8-2's. They are all the same except in the details. The castings all came from Railroad Supply except for the smoke stack on the Frisco engine. Art made a pattern for the stack and had it cast and scratched the air tanks as well.
Date: 03/07/15 19:38 Re: The large scales Author: wabash2800 Thanks.
Date: 03/08/15 16:24 Re: The large scales Author: Kimball I have never heard of a 7-1/2" track in Tehachapi, and I live in So Ca.? Still there?
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