Empire Steam Wagon Modifications

• Empire Steam Wagon Modifications
  Posted by txlabman on 16 Feb, 2022 09:44
• 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:
  
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  What it looks like now:
  
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by txlabman on 16 Feb, 2022 09:47
• A few more pictures:
  
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Woe is me on 16 Feb, 2022 10:11
• 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.
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by txlabman on 16 Feb, 2022 11:47
• Quote from: Woe is me on 16 Feb, 2022 10:11

  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.
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by txlabman on 16 Feb, 2022 15:24
• Here are the horses I ordered from eBay.  They should be delivered next week.
  
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by crazydoug on 17 Feb, 2022 09:26
• That will be quite a showpiece. Looking forward to seeing it complete with horses.
  Crazydoug
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by Woe is me on 17 Feb, 2022 15:52
• Quote from: txlabman on 16 Feb, 2022 11:47

  Quote from: Woe is me on 16 Feb, 2022 10:11

  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?
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 17 Feb, 2022 16:17
• Quote from: Woe is me on 17 Feb, 2022 15:52

  Quote from: txlabman on 16 Feb, 2022 11:47

  Quote from: Woe is me on 16 Feb, 2022 10:11

  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? 
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• #8 Reply
  Posted by txlabman on 18 Feb, 2022 06:45
• Quote from: Nick on 17 Feb, 2022 16:17

  Quote from: Woe is me on 17 Feb, 2022 15:52

  Quote from: txlabman on 16 Feb, 2022 11:47

  Quote from: Woe is me on 16 Feb, 2022 10:11

  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.
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by IndianaRog on 18 Feb, 2022 12:47
• Charlie, best looking Empire mod I have ever seen...well done.
  
  Roger
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• #10 Reply
  Posted by txlabman on 18 Feb, 2022 14:20
• Quote from: IndianaRog on 18 Feb, 2022 12:47

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

  
  Thank you Roger.
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• #11 Reply
  Posted by Woe is me on 18 Feb, 2022 15:28
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  Thanks Wayne.  Good idea for the popcorn machine.
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  Who's Wayne?
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  Shirley it must be you?   
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  STOP calling me Shirley!
  
  
  That's OK Charlie, I hide my own Easter Eggs.
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• #12 Reply
  Posted by St Paul Steam on 19 Feb, 2022 05:48
• 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)
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• #13 Reply
  Posted by txlabman on 19 Feb, 2022 23:50
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  The Horses arrived!
  
  Very pleased with them. I paid $21.00 for them.
  
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• #14 Reply
  Posted by tenniV11 on 20 Feb, 2022 02:00
• Quote from: txlabman on 19 Feb, 2022 23:50

  
  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
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