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Footprint Reduction
« on: March 17, 2021, 04:06:58 pm »
After packing up the little Wilesco D16 for storage, i "needed" another around the clock workhorse, whenever an idea hits the head.
Unfortunately i am somewhat impaired, when it comes to space in the living quarters, and only have a couple of specified shelves for my "weird stuff".
Couldn´t get my favourite go-to engine to fit on those, as they´re relatively small (to say the least, but she doesn´t seem to respond to my nudging), so had to figure out a way to get it on there.

A bit of woodwork, and voila...smaller footprint than a little Märklin 4095/5 8)
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Really shouldn´t complain though, as i am pretty spoiled with space elsewhere on the properties.
But what does that help, when i sit here talking with you guys...i need my test set-up close by ;D
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Re: Footprint Reduction
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2021, 07:00:52 pm »
Good idea Jan, I did this to a couple of my Jensen's as well.
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Re: Footprint Reduction
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2021, 08:15:42 pm »
Fine work there Jan , and you have the generator as a spare that can be run by any (most any) steam engine.
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Re: Footprint Reduction
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2021, 12:21:51 am »
Perfect resolution to a potentially difficult domestic situation!

Well done Jan!!!
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Re: Footprint Reduction
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2021, 09:59:17 am »
Turned that 20G into quite a cute little engine 😁
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Re: Footprint Reduction
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2021, 11:04:46 am »
Well done Jan.
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Re: Footprint Reduction
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2021, 12:58:30 pm »
Jan, your new wood base looks great..!!

It is an elegant solution!

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