HO steam detail parts: extended valve covers

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Is there a source for extended valve covers found on older steam engines. I understand Smoky Valley may have had them at one time but they are not shown on their current web site. I am backdating some Bowser steamers and either need to buy the EVCs or make them from scratch. Any advice appreciated.

George T. Galyon/ Olde Newburgh Model RR Club.

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I am not familiar with the term. Do you mean the forward protruding piston rod such as is seen in this old picture?

http://www.billspennsyphotos.com/photos/PRR-Photographs-Lost-to-History/ME%201820A%20E6s%20-89%20on%20loco%20test%20plant%201024x.jpg

Dave Nelson

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I do mean the “protruding” rods from the front of the cylinders on “old time” locomotives. I managed to scratch together some reasonable facsimiles from a combination of styrene tubes and rods.