Looking for help:
I am gathering data and supplies to build this "funky" interesting-looking locomotive in 7/8" scale, 45mm (2') gauge. It was a French WWI War Dept. loco I believe, and later used in industrial/agricultural settings. There seems to be precious little about it on the web. I am in touch with Claus Nielson, who built a smaller scale version, and I hear there is an existing restored prototype somewhere (???) in Spain .
If anyone can direct me to photos, plans, or other data, I would appreciate the help. One of the few photos I have found is attached.
Carlo Spirito
http://www.spirito.biz
I can't help with your research, but this is going to be fun to watch.
Those outboard springs will look great on the model.
Claus Nielsen's photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nystrup_grus/sets/72157600638413896/
Bunch more on this French forum (and page thru thread):
http://www.lrpresse.fr/trains/viewtopic.php?t=31896
Cheers,
Dallas
Dallas:
WOW! That was fast, and very helpful.
I had seen the Nielson site, but not the French Forum.
Thanks,
Carlo