Heavy 4-8-2 Kitbash - Work in Progress.

[rogertra]

Just thought I give a preview of a work in progress taking place in the GER's major workshops.

This is a boiler (Thanks Gene) from a C&O heavy 4-8-2 fitted onto a light 4-8-2 chassis from a failed light 4-8-2 kitbash (Fat fingers).  Vestibule cab fitted and running board skirts added for that Canadian look.  Smokebox door from light mountain used as heavy mountain's door was lost by postal services en route to Gene.  Work still to be done is adding Elesco Feedwater Heater and associated plumbing, airpump on left side, water pump on right side, cab windows, boiler handrails to left side of boiler (originals missing) GER's stock airtank on pilot deck and other bits and bobs and then final letter and weathering.

[SteamGene]

Nice work, Roger.  I don't remember sending a heavy Mountain boiler to you, but if you say so.    You are inspiring me to start adding Elescoes. 
Gene