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The idea is simple; a project for those who are short on cash but not short on labor. The result; a neat, large scale, mine car that runs on 3.5" gauge. The following photos outline this car and the idea behind the project. Viewed: 175 times.
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This car was built using some scrap aluminum stock, about $20 worth of hardware from Microfasteners, and wheels from Ozark Miniatures. Viewed: 180 times.
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The tipper can dump to either side of the track. It is stable when empty or full yet dumps easily and empties completely. Viewed: 177 times.
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The tipper was made from large (4" leg x 1/8" thick) aluminum angle and 1/16" plate. the rivets were embossed into the plate with a gromet press from a fabric store. Viewed: 192 times.
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The wheels came on gauge one (45 mm) axles. David turned new axles for them out of 1/2" drill rod. They have dual bronze bearings to negotiate very tight radius track. Viewed: 193 times.
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Close up of the frame. The aluminum channel was cut to profile on a table saw. The axles are securely attached to the frame with hand made miniature U-bolts. Viewed: 202 times.
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Top view of the frame. Everything is bolted together with 2-56, hex-head, screws. Viewed: 203 times.
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Side view. Viewed: 177 times.
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The plan is to make a locomotive to go with these mine cars. I will then look into making other, more unique, mining equipment in the same scale. Viewed: 171 times.
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The parts are nearly ready to make a second car. Viewed: 201 times.
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Complete drawings Viewed: 214 times.
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Installed wheelset Viewed: 211 times.
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As you can see the mine car now has real charachter after a weathering job Viewed: 186 times.
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Rusty but trusty. Viewed: 169 times.
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The display track is made from LGB rail hand spiked to cherry wood ties. Viewed: 201 times.
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