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Post by jbodenmann on Oct 2, 2010 1:58:05 GMT
Starting to fit up the siding. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Oct 2, 2010 1:59:21 GMT
View with the side just setting on the frame. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Oct 2, 2010 2:01:18 GMT
On a hot day you will be able to raise the windows. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Oct 2, 2010 2:02:10 GMT
One more side view. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Oct 2, 2010 2:03:33 GMT
Just a couple more. Here is a view of the frame and brake rigging. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Oct 2, 2010 2:06:16 GMT
Last one for now, the brake wheel, ratchet plate, pawl, and ratchet. The link and pin coupler, and draft castings are still at the foundry. More to come... Jack Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Oct 20, 2010 14:31:39 GMT
Hello My Friends Here is a photo o the marker lamps for the caboose. The four on the left fit to the outside corners and the one on the right is for the top of the cupola. The side lamps have red lenses to the front and back and green to the outside. The top lamp has red to both the front and rear. The square frames in the foreground are for the access doors that are on the inside of the caboose and are for servicing the lamps. Happy model building. Jack Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 6, 2010 2:43:05 GMT
Hello My Friends I haven't posted anything for a while so here is some progress on the caboose. The siding has mostly been fitted up and now progress is being made on the interior. Here is a general view, the side lamps have been attached and there is a big hole in the roof where the cupola will go. The roof planking will be covered with denim cloth and painted. The full size caboose would have been covered with canvas and coated with tar. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 6, 2010 2:44:13 GMT
Here is a shot looking in the end door. You can see the raised seats in the cupola for the crew to sit in when they watch over the train. There are some wires sticking out of the wall where the lamp will be over the conductors desk. The desk will have a small door down below and a drawer for his pencils and papers. There will also be a wooden chair for him. Perhaps a Windsor style chair. That should be a delightful little puzzle. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 6, 2010 2:50:53 GMT
Here is another shot in the end door. For now the end door is just propped up in the opening for the photo. The hinges and latch haven't arrived back from the foundry yet. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 6, 2010 2:59:25 GMT
And here is a shot of one of the side lamps. There will be three fresnel lenses in each, red facing front and rear and green to the side. The full size caboose had oil lamps that were accessed through doors on the inside of the caboose. As these tiny lamps are electric instead of oil, the doors on the inside will function as junction boxes and all the wiring will be hidden. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 6, 2010 3:01:06 GMT
And here is a look down inside the caboose showing the cupola seats, the locker underneath, and down the other end, the bunks. I found some cool miniature blankets online that will go on the bunks to keep the crew warm on cold winter nights. There will also be a caboose stove and coal bunker. Attachments:
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 6, 2010 3:09:59 GMT
Last one for now. I hope you have enjoyed the photos and descriptions. There will be more to come, things like tiny lamps, and the stove for which I will make some masters and then have them investment cast. The crews gear will also be included. As our dear friend Curly used to say, "lots of blobs and bits". See you in the funny pages.. Jack Attachments:
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Post by alanstepney on Nov 6, 2010 8:32:56 GMT
Once again, thanks for posting Jack.
Superb workmanship, as usual.!
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Post by qreidford on Nov 6, 2010 14:59:38 GMT
It's a little like Christmas morning when you post these images:0
Thank you
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 7, 2010 3:49:20 GMT
Hello My Friends
Thank you very much for the complements.
Jack
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Post by Phil Sutton on Nov 7, 2010 20:44:10 GMT
First class work,Jack.How did the crew get to the seats?Would there have been a ladder,or steps?
Phil
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 8, 2010 1:51:38 GMT
Hi Phil
That is a good question. There were some grab irons on the curved sides of the cupola seats and I guess they just used the top of the locker for a step. I don't think crew safety or comfort was a big priority in those days. This is also apparent when you see how far the end steps were above the ballast. There was only one step on each side of the end platform an it was about thirty inches above the ballast. The steps were just a thin metal strap and it would be very easy to miss it and end up under the wheels. This type of step was often called "Man Killer" steps. This is why the rule was to always get on the trailing end of the caboose as it went by, that way if you missed or fell you would not go under the wheels. Railroading was a dangerous occupation. If you were crippled you were on your own. If you were lucky the railroad would try to find you a job as a crossing gate operator.
Jack
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Post by Phil Sutton on Nov 8, 2010 13:39:57 GMT
Hi Jack,no Health & Safety in those days,I guess. ::)Would this caboose have buckeye couplers or the link and pin style?The latter must have been responsable for a lot of hand and finger injuries no doubt.  Mind you,it is quite a step up from rail level on more modern locos and rolling stock,and quite a stretch to reach the handrails at times. Phil |
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Post by jbodenmann on Nov 10, 2010 2:49:05 GMT
Hi Phil
A caboose of this era would have had link and pin couplers. I made masters for link and pin couplers but the foundry had been tearing their hair out with them. The samples that they sent me were unacceptable. They are returning the masters and I will send them to my other casting source. No shortage of things to do.
Jack
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