Re: DRGW #278

locoboilerguy Wrote:
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> ...A full set of detailed drawings for this engine is
> about 750 to 1000 man hours along with the two to
> three weeks to measure everything. Anybody got
> 100K they don't want. Besides all the information
> is already out there. This is one of the most
> modeled engines in the country so there is a great
> deal of information available. We have produced
> these in 2.5" and 5" to the foot scale and
> obtained all our information for our patterns and
> drawings from the railroad museums side elevation
> and on site pictures of the #268 and #278. Before
> somebody writes in and says how did you do it
> while it was on the bridge we did it when it was
> in Montrose. Yes I am that old...
>
> John

John,

The time quote you mention is about right, BUT you are ignoring one major issue... there are enough of us here with the talent and ability to draw up the plans on our own. For example, I'm currently working on a set of plans for a D&RGW 3000 series boxcar (send me your email and I'll forward you a pdf of what I've done so far). Professionally, I am a Professional Civil Engineer and have the ability to create a drawing of this locomotive.

All I am asking is that someone with access to the actual locomotive when it is disassembled take the time to document it's details. This isn't only for those of us who are modelbuilders, but it will help future rebuilders of these locomotives when the time comes for either a major rebuild or repair.

In fact, I wish that the guys over at Strasburg do a similar documentation on the RGS 20 while it's apart... this well may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it would be a shame to let it pass.