Shasta Pacific outdoor railroad

[lab-dad]

That is one sexy ugly duckling😍
Well done!
MJinTN

[NORCALLOGGER]

Some pictures of the finished loco.












Next will be a few closeups of the loco then we move on to the rest of the cars.

[finescalerr]

I hope you win. -- Russ

[Barney]

Well its defiantly different ! and very pleasing  and as they they "variety is the spice of life"
just keep it coming more please
Barney

[lab-dad]

That last picture is great!
Congratulations
MJinTN

[NORCALLOGGER]

Thanks for the comments guys, it is appreciated.

Some final shots of the loco.

 











Just for information.
I was able to finish the loco 2 days ahead of the deadline and it received the most votes for top spot in the 2025 Challenge Build, a pleasant surprise as there were a good many great builds last year.


The cars of the Fire Train will be covered next.
Rick

[finescalerr]

So you won. No surprise. -- Russ

[Bill Gill]

Well done.

[NORCALLOGGER]

We started the fire train build using a couple of existing models.

First is the power trail car, that I already showed, that will need a new cover.


Next up is a water pumper car that was built by a friend several years ago and was gifted to me shortly before his passing. It is a hand pump  car and will be used to protect the back end of the train.


Next is a model of Northwestern Pacific's Caboose #6007 that I built years back. With a little modification it will make an excellent crew car for the consist.


And of course the head end power will be provided by this beast. I thought it would be a perfect engine for the fire train because the crew would not have to keep a steam loco fired up and ready 24-7 all fire season. Just run out spin the flywheel and it's ready to go, well that is, if the damned ole rust bucket will start.


Building will start next chapter with the trail power car cover.
Rick
 

[NORCALLOGGER]

Good morning, another update.

The start of the shell for the water cannon car that covers the trailing power car.



With the basic shell complete the hand rails were started. Also in the picture is the start of the water tank car which will be the next build covered.



Hand rails and ladders were built up using .063 brass brazing rod and soft soldered together, not fancy but should do the job.



Railings are test fitted to the car top, they are made to be removable for future work and painting.


That's it for now, Thanks for taking a look.
Rick

[finescalerr]

Nice work on the handrails. -- Russ

[NORCALLOGGER]

Some more on the water cannon car.

The metal roof deck and the water cannons roughed in.



The basic painting finished.



Laying out and building the wood decking.



The car assembled and ready for details.



We will see the finish of this car in the next installment.
Thanks for taking a look.
Rick

[Bill Gill]

Nice work.