I'm just now finding this thread & love it ! I am very inspired by this ...I like every aspect of it
Very ingenious isn't it Bruce.
Seriously thinking of copying this to some extent 😎
Probably go with a #70 engine though , much better quality & twice the power.
I would love to see your version of this
I have been flirting with purchasing a live steam loco for some time Nick, I wish I could have picked up that bargain Ruby you got awhile back, I've been steered towards the Roundhouse loco's as the engine to own....but they are pretty expensive & the waiting list is about a year behind. making my own seems like the logical start into this foray & I have Jensen stuff galore , I wouldn't have even considered a Jensen #60 as a plant engine for a steam loco, but it certainly does the job.
I will am looking forward to watching this project develop!