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Post by markm on Aug 26, 2013 13:21:33 GMT -5
I realize its just a few weeks until the release of the WP Mikado, but I just have to ask if any of the road numbers might be in the group: 318, 324, 334, 335 ?
Mark
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Post by ztrack on Aug 26, 2013 18:42:38 GMT -5
I can honestly tell you that the AZL WP Mikado road numbers will start with a 3.  Rob |
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Post by markm on Aug 26, 2013 22:44:23 GMT -5
Rob, Are you certain? Can you say "Chevy Case" ?  Mark |
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Post by Curn on Aug 27, 2013 21:02:17 GMT -5
I have bad news for you Mark. The only genuine USRA heavy Mikados that the WP had were 306-310. Although many of the others would fit the model, I have a feeling AZL might have done their home work and produced models in this number set. These are the same numbers Kato did with their N scale Mikados.
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Post by markm on Aug 28, 2013 1:32:43 GMT -5
The numbers I listed were the Mikados that were described as typically used on the Exposition Flyer. I thought it would be neat to have a complate name train from AZL. I knew that 334 & 335 were too late to be USRA and the tender totally wrong. I just couldn't remember if the start of the USRA was 306 or 316. So, I guess it will be safe for me to number my "M" mikado as 318.
Regardless, technically, I model the wrong side of Winnemucca for the AZL model...but I still want one.
Mark
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Aug 28, 2013 1:38:12 GMT -5
WP, that should be 311 and 313 if I can recall correct. Best, Hans
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Post by markm on Aug 28, 2013 2:14:59 GMT -5
Hans,
Thanks. Now I can do a bit of research as to how and where they were used. BTW: having been born on a Friday the 13th, I have a soft spot for "13".
Mark
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Post by markm on Aug 28, 2013 16:45:39 GMT -5
In researching Hans' roadnumbers, I learned that WP had 5 USRA Light Mikados numbers 321-325 from 1919 to 1920 which were sold to Walbash and the numbers reused. Perhaps another modeling opportunity?
Mark
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Post by Curn on Aug 29, 2013 0:57:18 GMT -5
In “Western Pacific Steam Locomotives, Passenger Trains and Cars” by Guy L. Dunscomb, there are two photos of WP light Mikado #321. They show the engine in a USRA paint scheme with a large “U.S.” painted on the tender similar to this 2-10-2 : upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/USRA_Light_Santa_Fe.jpgI haven’t seen any other photos from the first 321-325 engines while on the WP. It is a possible repaint option for the light Mikado. Now for the heavy Mikados, I need to figure out how to make some Elasco feedwater heaters. |
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Post by markm on Aug 29, 2013 12:31:27 GMT -5
Thanks, I've got the book and I'll have to check it out when I get home. I also seem to remember a photo in the Hayes book of one with a large "W.P." painted on the tender. I'm actually surprised there are any photos of the light Mikados: my understanding is they were on the property for only about 9 months.
On my Marklin, I built the Elesco feedwater heater from a rod inside a somewhat shorter thin-walled tube, polish the ends, notch the bottom to fit the firebox and mounted it where Marklin put the bell. I was planning to add some plumbing using 10 mil Al wire, but can't find the spool. Close enough for the 3 ft rule. When I do the next Mikado, I'll have to snap some images.
Mark
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Post by markm on Aug 30, 2013 0:59:25 GMT -5
I just realized that this discussion brings up another couple of questions: any plans or schedule for undecorated Mikados?
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Post by Curn on Aug 31, 2013 18:37:47 GMT -5
I was unaware that Miniatures by Eric carries a line of Z scale detail parts, including a feedwater heater. I ordered myself a few along with many other detail parts. Now I'm just waiting on AZL for the WP Mikes.
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Post by markm on Sept 2, 2013 11:31:05 GMT -5
It would be interesting to get your opinion of the feedwater heater Eric is producing. From the images on the site I can't tell whether the detail is better than my tube on rod approach.
Mark
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Post by Curn on Sept 7, 2013 20:19:03 GMT -5
Mark, I got my detail parts in today. I'm going to use these feed water heaters on mine. They look pretty good to the naked eye, and have some rivet detail. The part is about 2.7 mm in diameter by 8 mm, and the curvature is about perfect for the light Mikado. Under micro photography some imperfections are evident. I'll let the photos speak for themselves. I'm sure most can be quickly fixed with some filing. Once I get all the tubing hooked up to them, it should look pretty good.   |
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