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Builds, Repairs, Show Your Machines! => Live Steam Locomotives => Topic started by: parallelmotion on April 11, 2023, 04:38:33 pm

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: parallelmotion on May 04, 2023, 11:38:44 am

Thanks Stoker. I'll hopefully get it done over the next 6 months but restoration threads aren't my thing--too much extra time involved. I'll be getting professional help on preserving and infilling the paint from an art conservator. The loco has a very interesting history which I will share when it's all finished.

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: Stoker on May 04, 2023, 09:59:21 am

Wow-O-Wow .... that is a classic American 4-4-0 BEAUTY that is going to require a very sympathetic restoration.

I'm thinkin' that you're just the man to tackle that delicate job.

Really looking forward to seeing this restoration thread through!!!

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: parallelmotion on May 04, 2023, 09:44:31 am

The next one is more of an exercise in art conservation.

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: parallelmotion on May 04, 2023, 09:41:49 am

Thanks Charlie. Always enjoy your visits!

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: txlabman on May 04, 2023, 08:33:46 am

I had the honor of seeing this beast in person.

The quality of craftsmanship and the attention to detail is admirable.

Thank you for saving this beautiful engine and sharing it with us!

Charlie

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: parallelmotion on May 04, 2023, 07:50:36 am

Thank you Inge.

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: Inge on May 04, 2023, 07:20:15 am

Great looking locomotive!  Nice work on the paint and lining. Lining is something I need to learn.

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: Stoker on April 12, 2023, 10:50:02 am

Quote from: parallelmotion on April 12, 2023, 10:20:01 am

Thanks everyone. Gil--what you saw was the culmination of 4 months of already having worked on it. Also, you may have noticed I have too many other projects in the waiting room.

Boy Howdy Brent .... I sure know all about that "too many other projects in the waiting room" bit!!!

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: parallelmotion on April 12, 2023, 10:20:01 am

Thanks everyone. Gil--what you saw was the culmination of 4 months of already having worked on it. Also, you may have noticed I have too many other projects in the waiting room.

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: RedRyder on April 12, 2023, 08:27:37 am

Hi Brent, You've done an amazing job on this locomotive. 
I am astounded at how quickly you got it altogether over the last couple months since I saw it. 
Looks awesome and runs awesome.... in both directions.
Very well done..!!

Gil

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: tenniV11 on April 12, 2023, 06:48:21 am

This is a very nice addition to your collection and yes
the "English Nation" made beautiful steam locos in large
and small sizes. Congrats also to your work - it looks
very professional.
Arnold

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: IndianaRog on April 12, 2023, 06:12:04 am

Yikes, that is one gorgeous model...while the mechanics may have been done by others, your cosmetic finishing touches really bring out the beauty in that beast.  Congrats!

Rog

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: jkbixby on April 12, 2023, 05:07:35 am

Beautiful model and a really sweet runner - well done!

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: parallelmotion on April 11, 2023, 08:21:05 pm

Thanks Bruce. It was my "winter" project which ended up taking 5 months, off and on.

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: St Paul Steam on April 11, 2023, 07:58:48 pm

What a stunner of a runner , looks marvelous, excellent work on that Brent.

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: Stoker on April 11, 2023, 05:32:29 pm

Understood, but truly fantastic, even if done as a simple!

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: parallelmotion on April 11, 2023, 05:30:05 pm

Thanks Stoker. It's 3.5 inch gauge. It has only simple cylinders. While it was made to represent a compound, there wouldn't be much point to making high and low pressure cylinders on such a small model. On the real 292 and other Ivatt compounds the inner (low pressure) cylinders were hidden between the frames. While high pressure cylinders used the Walschaerts' valve gear as in the model, the low pressure pair used ordinary Stephenson's link motion--duplicating that would have been a modeller's nightmare.

Title: Re: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: Stoker on April 11, 2023, 05:25:33 pm

That's a total stunner! Some interesting history to it as well.

What gauge is it built to and what are the two different cylinder sizes?

Title: Model GNR 4-4-2 Atlantic compound
Post by: parallelmotion on April 11, 2023, 04:38:33 pm

Here's something different. I make no claims of being a model train enthusiast, model maker, or even a good machinist; thankfully most of the work was done on this model long before I got it about 5 years ago. It was (mostly) built in England in the 1920s or 30s but never quite finished. I finished the cab, tender, and did all the cosmetic work. It represents an historic compound Atlantic (4-4-2) built in 1905 and as far as I know may be the only model of no. 292 in 3 1/2-inch gauge. Never been steamed but runs nicely on air:
https://youtu.be/L6bAGFdPjuE