Restoration of AT&SF #3780

[Ray Marinaccio]

Steel steam pipes replaced the broken plastic ones and a new smoke stack was fabricated.

 

[Ray Marinaccio]

Repairs began on the cab support.

 

[Ray Marinaccio]

A bell was turned on the lathe from a peice of 1/8" brass rod. If you look closely you can see that the inside is also cut out. At the rim it is .080" dia.

 

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This photo may give you an idea just how small it really is.

 

[interurban]

Ray,, that must be very satisfying work my friend.
I know I love it when my megar attempts gets one of my pieces running again.
Thanks for sharing your love of restoration.

 

[rich maiorano]

HEY RAY how are your eyes after that ........now thats craftsmanship if I ever seen it nice work Rich

 

[Drew1125]

Wow Ray!
It's a locky engine repair shop that has you on board!
That is some fantastic workmanship!!

 

[Ray Marinaccio]

Thanks Chris, Rich And Charlie. Yea, I was a little cross-eyed for a while after making the bell. A strong magnifying glass helped a little.
This photo shows the new bell bracket and the fabricated steps from the pilot to the running board. (the one on the right of the photo)
I cured the gear noise with a few shims on the worm shaft. Runs a lot smoother now , still haven't pulled any cars yet.

 

[Ray Marinaccio]

This photo shows the smoke box modifications in progress.

 

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The tender steps were fabricated with super-glue gell over a wire frame.

 

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Some of the molded on details were removed and replaced with steel wire.

 

[Ray Marinaccio]

Some modifications were done to the headlight

 

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This photo shows some of the pilot modifications.

 

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I left the coupler mounted to the truck because of the tight curves on the layout. I may lower the tender and body mount the coupler at a later date.

 

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I've got some paint on it, won't be long now.

 

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The painting is completed and is ready to be assembled.

 

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Pickups were added to the outer axles of the tender.

 

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And the moment I've been waiting for.

 

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The other side.

 

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A close up.