Well, my first set was a 63 country sedan and my 2nd set was a '67 Malibu with mag wheels, air shocks, etc.
THis is my first homemade set of train wheels, made completely from nuts, screws and washers all held together with JB Weld. Each wheel contains 3 washers for the tire and one for the flange.
The beginnings of a frame are apparent here, with copper tubing from a gas line filling the hole for the bearing or bushing. I’ll fabricate a journal box and cover. Also making my own link and pin couplers.
In fact, the entire piece will be fabricated. Working a bit slow, however, as I’ve got lots of bridge work outside to do, but since the temps outside are dipping down into the 20s, thought I’d finish up a wheel set and post.
I very much enjoy this weekly thread, so thanks for keeping it going. My simple offering comes from my recent business trip to Owatonna, Minnesota where I saw their power plant that reminded me too much of Lionel’s Power Stations that I had too share it. All they need to do is change the Owatonna Power Plant to Lionel and its a pretty good match.
Just posting a few images from last year to see if I’m posting OK. Getting the layout ready for this year at present, hope to get some new photos online.[:)]
No swings as there may not be room for them. I thought I’d get some birds & pigeons maybe for there & some people feeding them !! Just a place to relax on a nice summer day, take the dogs for a walk !!
A beautiful day here so why did I spend an hour in the basement? It’s just fun shooting the layout and trying some new angles. Today ended up being trolley day!
Jon
One of Walt’s trolleys
An MTH trolley
and lastly, one of our favorite scenes, kids enjoying the day at the park playing
