A while back another modeller sent me a pair of Aristo diesel bricks in trade for me building him a rail motor. A little later another guy sent me some more diesel parts. I didn't know I needed a diseasel, but I guess I can take a hint.....
A section of Aristo U25 hood and a B'mann Big Hauler cab was to be the beginning
cut off the overhang, and....
Since the truck frames were Alco, the hood section was Alco, I looked for an Alco prototype. I couldn't find a close match to what I had, but I found a few that were close enough to be cousins....
The 'front porch' on mine is 5 scale feet from grille to railing. A bit goofy looking, but needed to clear those long wheelbase trucks.
Offset rear cab door is a later GE styling, but I thought it looked cool.
Frame is built up from 4 main sections spliced. There is also a .020" x 2" brass bar bridging those joints for strength
Minimalist controls and a 'bus driver'
Aristo smoke unit, aftermarket bell, wire ladder, rear mounted fan. Many early Alcos like the HH660 and 50-ton had the radiator mounted right in front of the cab.
Alco HH600 minus the sheetmetal
Since I didn't have the original truck bolsters, I made my own....
The trucks are mounted to the chassis with a 1/4" bolt. It sits a little high, but I'm not sure how I'm going to lower it yet.
I decided to raise the cab 3/16"... I think it looks a bit less ....squashed.
Other side...
Still to do: wiring, weight, rear pilot and steps, front coupler, railings.....
A section of Aristo U25 hood and a B'mann Big Hauler cab was to be the beginning
cut off the overhang, and....
Since the truck frames were Alco, the hood section was Alco, I looked for an Alco prototype. I couldn't find a close match to what I had, but I found a few that were close enough to be cousins....
The 'front porch' on mine is 5 scale feet from grille to railing. A bit goofy looking, but needed to clear those long wheelbase trucks.
Offset rear cab door is a later GE styling, but I thought it looked cool.
Frame is built up from 4 main sections spliced. There is also a .020" x 2" brass bar bridging those joints for strength
Minimalist controls and a 'bus driver'
Aristo smoke unit, aftermarket bell, wire ladder, rear mounted fan. Many early Alcos like the HH660 and 50-ton had the radiator mounted right in front of the cab.
Alco HH600 minus the sheetmetal
Since I didn't have the original truck bolsters, I made my own....
The trucks are mounted to the chassis with a 1/4" bolt. It sits a little high, but I'm not sure how I'm going to lower it yet.
I decided to raise the cab 3/16"... I think it looks a bit less ....squashed.
Other side...
Still to do: wiring, weight, rear pilot and steps, front coupler, railings.....
