Re: Distinguishing between DRGW, and C&S locomotive classifications
| December 13, 2014 07:26PM |
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jamestrain Wrote:
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> THanks guys!
>
> So to summarize, at least in smaller scales, the
> two basic frame types for the D&RGW and the C&S
> will be different, but only slightly. I'm fairly
> lenient on dimensions as long as everything looks
> proportional and can pass off as a fairly accurate
> model. I see that the C&S frames had offset
> drivers, with the two axles in the center being
> closer to each other than the two outer axles. C
> class locomotives for the D&RGW and RGS appear to
> have even spacing.
>
> Am I correct in saying so?
>
Ah not really, depends on which C-class you want to use. Best get folio sheets or a good drawing to be sure.
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Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/13/2014 07:27PM by Chris Walker.
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> THanks guys!
>
> So to summarize, at least in smaller scales, the
> two basic frame types for the D&RGW and the C&S
> will be different, but only slightly. I'm fairly
> lenient on dimensions as long as everything looks
> proportional and can pass off as a fairly accurate
> model. I see that the C&S frames had offset
> drivers, with the two axles in the center being
> closer to each other than the two outer axles. C
> class locomotives for the D&RGW and RGS appear to
> have even spacing.
>
> Am I correct in saying so?
>
Ah not really, depends on which C-class you want to use. Best get folio sheets or a good drawing to be sure.
[digital.denverlibrary.org]
[digital.denverlibrary.org]
[digital.denverlibrary.org]
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/13/2014 07:27PM by Chris Walker.
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