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D&RGW ROUNDHOUSE

Sidewall of my Sn3 pilot model.

Sidewall of my S-scale pilot model

TURNTABLES

DURANGO and GUNNISON Roundhouse in On3!

I'm taking digital pictures of my progress on the O-scale roundhouse models as I go and posting them here on my web site. It's more a scapbook than it is a well organized essay at this point. Perhaps later when I have the time- Note that this is a work in progress and not all sections are posted at this time.

Durango Roundhouse Kit Page

Index

Introduction

Durango Prototype

Gunnison Prototype

Drawings

Durango 2006 Convention

Constructing the Patterns

Mold Making

Casting Hydrocal

The Floor Plan

Constructing the Base

The Inspection Pits

Fitting the Parts

Coloring Brick and Stone

Building the Roof

The Engine Doors

Final Assembly

The Boiler House

Foreman's Office and Crew Room

Additional Details

Turntables

Gunnison Notes

The Pilot Model Display

TURNTABLES

SORRY, THIS SECTION IS NOT LOADED YET

Glenn Farley has scratch-built a 85 ft. turntable for his Gunnison model. An article will be published in the Narrow Gauge Gazette. It features a brass turntable and wood-crib pit and is operated by a SwitchMaster motor.

For Durango Wiseman Model Servicess has released a kit for the 65 ft. turntable. I was thinking I might try my hand at scratchbuilding one like Glenn did but I am not there yet. I've got some ideas on how to do the pits in Hydrocal but nothing solid yet.

See: WISEMAN TURNTABLE

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