Another freelance tram

[Tim Brien]

While a freelance tram, surprisingly shortly after initial construction I found an image from Bolivia that showed an identical tram however, it had ten windows each side.

Another long stalled project that has finally received some paint and completion. Based on Bachmann "Big Hauler" coach kit parts the motive power is an Aristocraft centre cab drive block fitted with cutdown Bachmann coach sideframes. Pantograph is an LGB part. The car has external and interior lighting. I still need to glaze the outer windows at each cab end once clear glazing is sourced.

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[Tim Brien]

I am unable to understand how the above posting finished up with "view attachments" as displayed when I did select thumbnails.

 

[Miamigo259]

The enlarging of the platform areas works rather well and enables you to get away with enclosed ends which didn't look right when I constructed a freight version from a Bachmann full baggage car.
https://www.gscalecentral.net/threads/interurban-freight-motor.305969/
I've started on a tram+trailer set along similar lines, but have only completed about 50% of the trailer so far. I may do something similar to enlarge the platforms on the power car on mine after seeing your version.

 

[trammayo]

While a freelance tram, surprisingly shortly after initial construction I found an image from Bolivia that showed an identical tram however, it had ten windows each side.

Another long stalled project that has finally received some paint and completion. Based on Bachmann "Big Hauler" coach kit parts the motive power is an Aristocraft centre cab drive block fitted with cutdown Bachmann coach sideframes. Pantograph is an LGB part. The car has external and interior lighting. I still need to glaze the outer windows at each cab end once clear glazing is sourced.View attachment 222014 View attachment 222015 View attachment 222016 View attachment 222017 View attachment 222018

Nice job. It looks right, and has an excellent finish too!

 

[Tim Brien]

Thanks gents. I still need to complete the longer version with the centre vestibule. Some years ago I built a twelve window tram similar to the eight window in this thread. It also had the Aristo centre cab drive block.

 

[stockers]

I am unable to understand how the above posting finished up with "view attachments" as displayed when I did select thumbnails.

I don't know but I have amended it for you.

 

[Tim Brien]

Many thanks.

 

[Jasper]

It looks a very bright green. Is it as bright in reality? I really like it.

 

[Tim Brien]

The green used is called Heritage green and is actually quite dark. The camera flash 'brightens' the colour.

 

[Flying15]

This is my part complete inter urban based on one of the cars still extant on the Hershey Railway in Cuba
It is based on a standard Bachmann car but with a new semi elyptical roof (wood based) , plasticard overlays on the sides and new cab ends etc.
It is powered by s hartland bogie
The pantograph was obtained from s supplier in the U.K.
Chris

 

[dave snape]

I have made a 3 car interurban from 2 Bachmann coaches and 1 coach/combine. The power bogie I used is a Swiftsixteen motor bogie,which is really easy to install. The bogie sides just sit on top, and you need to cut a hole in the coach floor for the motor to swing around.The r/c reciever, batterys and motor all fit into lugage part of the coach and are can not be seen . Although the coaches are heavy, the motor has more than enough power. i would recomend these bogies.to anyone doing a similar conversion.

 

[Melbournesparks]

That's awesome, I love it! I know what I'm doing if I come across some bachmann passenger cars...

We need to see more interurban pictures here!

 

[Jasper]

We need to see more interurban pictures here!

+1

 

[Tim Brien]

That's awesome, I love it! I know what I'm doing if I come across some bachmann passenger cars...............................................................

How many Bachmann kit bodies do you need????????????

 

[Henri]

What does 'freelance' mean? Fantasy, not based on a prototype?

 

[Melbournesparks]

How many Bachmann kit bodies do you need????????????

At least one! I actually already have a bachmann baggage car that is earmarked for conversion to a parcels motor.

 

[Tim Brien]

What does 'freelance' mean? Fantasy, not based on a prototype?

In my case freelance is based on prototype but not a scale representation. I take features of the prototype that I like and adapt to what I have on hand. The end result will have similarities but may not look identical to the prototype.

 

[Henri]

Ah!! That explains! Thanks!

 

[Gizzy]

Like it Tim....

 

[Tim Brien]

Many thanks.