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I have been working on some modifications.

The cross brace that holds the Empire Engine was only glued in and when it arrived the glue had given way.

I bolted the cross brace to the frame and leveled it as best I could.

I also turned the engine around as I thought it looked better with the sight glass and chimney/safety valve in the rear.

I fixed the whistle and added a replacement whistle top made by a fellow forum member.

I also added a new wagon driver.

My concept for the wagon was an advertising wagon for the top two Steam Shows (Cabin Fever and N.A.M.E.S.).

A pair of 7 1/2” Clydesdale Horses were purchased on a BIN from eBay for $21 and I am awaiting delivery.

In the mean time, below are some pictures of the work in process:

Before Picture:

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What it looks like now:

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That's a lot nicer looking driver. Flipping the boiler around sure gave you more room behind the
driver seat. A little popcorn machine would look good in there too.

Here are the horses I ordered from eBay.  They should be delivered next week.

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Quote from: Woe is me on February 16, 2022, 10:11:27 am

That's a lot nicer looking driver. Flipping the boiler around sure gave you more room behind the
driver seat. A little popcorn machine would look good in there too.

Thanks Wayne.  Good idea for the popcorn machine.

   



Who's Wayne?

Quote from: Woe is me on February 17, 2022, 03:52:04 pm

Quote from: txlabman on February 16, 2022, 11:47:07 am

Quote from: Woe is me on February 16, 2022, 10:11:27 am

That's a lot nicer looking driver. Flipping the boiler around sure gave you more room behind the
driver seat. A little popcorn machine would look good in there too.

Thanks Wayne.  Good idea for the popcorn machine.

 



Who's Wayne?

Shirley it must be you? 

Senior Moment.

Apologies Tommy.

Charlie, best looking Empire mod I have ever seen...well done.

Roger

Thank you Roger.

Neat Mods Charlie, I knew this setup had potential to be something really special, neat show side panels. when the horses come that will complete the set for sure. (Despite what Shirley says....lol)

The Horses arrived!

Very pleased with them. I paid $21.00 for them.

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perfect size - very nice horse team
well done Charlie!
Arnold