2 cyl shay bash

[itsmcgee]

For the last couple of years this website has been such a great inspiration to me. Thought I would share one of my favorite bashes. I consider this one of my best works. hope you enjoy.

Mike

 

[tac foley]

That, Sir, is one sweet-looking conversion - and it's unique!! Unless you have the megabucks metal version, that is. It takes a brave man to attack a Bachmann Shay, that's for sure.

We really would like to see it moving on a YT video - have you/could you done/do that?

tac

 

[The Tinker]

STUNNING

 

[dunnyrail]

That, Sir, is one sweet-looking conversion - and it's unique!! Unless you have the megabucks metal version, that is. It takes a brave man to attack a Bachmann Shay, that's for sure.

We really would like to see it moving on a YT video - have you/could you done/do that?

tac

I agree entirely with what Tac has said, truly a great job and yes it would be great to see her running.

 

[beavercreek]

Exquisitely executed.
I have quite a few Shays (Bachmann and Accucraft) of both 2 and 3 cylinder prototypes, live steam and electric, and your handsome one would very certainly not look out of place next to them.
Well done that man!

 

[stevedenver]

Agog!
In seeing all of your bashes, you not only have mettle, but clarity of thought.

I love it.

I dont suppose, mmmmmm,m???, youd consider an lgb frr loco bash?

Personally, i dream of a diminutive frr sized shay, based on a chloe style boiler , cab and bunker....jes in case you have nothing to do......

This is something i might try, but im stymied by cylinders and truck, worms, well, you know......all of it.

 

[itsmcgee]

I will see what I can find in the way of a video of it running. If not I sold it to one of my friends in my Thursday coffee group and I can get him to shoot one to share. Although I do some american prototype bashing my real passion is euro trains. especially RhB. Thus I usually sell the american things after a year or so to someone in my group. I just don't have the room and it finances the next project.

 

[RShilling]

Did you modify the crankshaft to 90 degree separation, or just shorten it? I was thinking about making a two cylinder from a Bachmann shay mechanism, but couldn't decide how to handle that detail.

 

[itsmcgee]

I just shorted it. I tried to keep it simple which kept it running well. The engine was traded to me in pretty rough shape and in need of new trucks. So I replaced the trucks and went to work on it. Shortened the I beam frame and tender than built up the boiler. Thank you all for your kind comments.

 

[itsmcgee]

My friend John has a short video of the shay with the work train I made he is going to post for me. Thanks John.

 

[jebouck]

Mike, as soon as learn how to embed on this forum, I will post it.

 

[RShilling]

I just shorted it. I tried to keep it simple which kept it running well. The engine was traded to me in pretty rough shape and in need of new trucks. So I replaced the trucks and went to work on it. Shortened the I beam frame and tender than built up the boiler. Thank you all for your kind comments.

I'm a little OCD about stuff like that. I should just let that go if I embark on such a project. I've always liked the smaller, older equipment.

This Shay is claimed to be the oldest surviving example in the US. It is located in Redding California. One day, I hope to go get some measurements. (There is a steep admission charge to that area, so some day...)

 

[stockers]

Are they timber running boards - loverly.

 

[RShilling]

Wooden running boards and end beams. The original cab was wood as well. A fire destroyed that, and a metal cab, likely from something else, was put in its place.

 

[dunnyrail]

Shays are something else, there is just a wonder about the older T Boilered ones that I find difficult to resists. I have had 2 G Scale Shays, a Backman one and a Steamlines Live Steamer. Both were a little dissapointing in one way or another and were moved on. But one day I may have a go at a Garden Shed one like this or perhaps the little 4 wheeler now that is really something.

 

[maxi-model]

I'd be fascinated to know how a single cylinder loco could be made to work Jon. Is that Shay a work of pure whimsy or based a proper functioning one ? How would you get over the problem of the thing getting stuck when crank throw is at TDC apart from being very careful when you park it ? It looks very dinky and a lot of fun.

That 2 cylinder you have made looks great Mike, very close to that prototype's inspiration and an extraordinary level of craftsmanship and finish - I've never seen a T-boiler before. Must look it up. Max

 

[beavercreek]

This is one of Accucrafts older 2 cyl T-boiler live steam jobbies.It is not as highly detailed, due in part, to the constraints of handling live steamers

 

[paul delany]

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Mike

Hello I came across this thread of your fine Shay,, wondered if I could ask you a bit about it please.

 

[dunnyrail]

I'd be fascinated to know how a single cylinder loco could be made to work Jon. Is that Shay a work of pure whimsy or based a proper functioning one ? How would you get over the problem of the thing getting stuck when crank throw is at TDC apart from being very careful when you park it ? It looks very dinky and a lot of fun.

That 2 cylinder you have made looks great Mike, very close to that prototype's inspiration and an extraordinary level of craftsmanship and finish - I've never seen a T-boiler before. Must look it up. Max

I think it would need a flywheel that could be shoved to get it going much like a Mamod Traction Engine, scary in real life!