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Post by Joe Saggese on Mar 19, 2024 16:32:45 GMT
Hello All,
I'm taking on a new project, one that will be a first for me. I'll be taking a BN switcher and converting it to an early LIRR electric engine (conventional). I will be air brushing it PRR or REA colors. I don't know what road name I want to use yet. More pictures to follow 
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Post by atsda on Mar 20, 2024 2:39:49 GMT
Joe, best wishes for a good outcome. Alfred
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Post by Adam on Mar 20, 2024 12:59:57 GMT
Great project Joe. I like it!
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Post by ron045 on Mar 20, 2024 13:32:45 GMT
Love a good kitbash. Keep us up to date on your progress.
Ron
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Post by Joe Saggese on Mar 20, 2024 17:10:53 GMT
Thank you everyone,
As far as dc wiring is concerned I am very hesitant in doing work like this but I figured I'd make a go at it.
The lights were glued to the body of the switcher so using a small tip flathead screwdriver I pried the lights off and the light lenses just popped out afterwards.
Tonight after work I plan on priming the new body and frame. Hopefully in a few days I should have some pictures to post.
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Post by Country Joe on Mar 20, 2024 19:34:54 GMT
This looks fairly easy mechanically. I think the hardest part will be painting and letting the loco.
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Post by firewood on Mar 21, 2024 3:07:13 GMT
Cool project! 👍👍 I have a soft spot for critter locomotives.
What was the original locomotive - battery electric?
Dave
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Post by Joe Saggese on Mar 21, 2024 17:23:14 GMT
Cool project! 👍👍 I have a soft spot for critter locomotives. What was the original locomotive - battery electric? Dave The only info I could find so far was this: "#320, the small electric switcher, entered service at Morris Park Shops in 1927." www.trainsarefun.com/lirr/early-electric-engines/earlylirr-electric-engines.htm (Copy and paste the link) I'm not finding any specs on this LIRR A-1 Electric Engines Joe
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Post by ron045 on Mar 21, 2024 22:43:55 GMT
Thank you everyone,
As far as dc wiring is concerned I am very hesitant in doing work like this but I figured I'd make a go at it.
What control system are you thinking of installing?
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Post by Joe Saggese on Mar 25, 2024 13:24:12 GMT
Thank you everyone,
As far as dc wiring is concerned I am very hesitant in doing work like this but I figured I'd make a go at it.
What control system are you thinking of installing? I'm keeping it conventional.
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Post by Joe Saggese on Mar 25, 2024 13:30:58 GMT
Update:
I have it painted and put together (Ill post photos tonight).
I still have to install decals and windows on the front, rear and sides but will be leaving some side windows open. Thinking of installing an engineer in the cab.
The only problem I ran into were the headlights. They were working when I took the engine apart and now they are not working. A simple fix I'm sure.
Joe
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Post by Joe Saggese on Mar 25, 2024 20:50:46 GMT
Some progress…. A little more work to go.    |
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Post by Adam on Mar 25, 2024 20:53:31 GMT
Well done Joe! It's coming along nicely!
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Post by seayakbill on Mar 25, 2024 20:54:51 GMT
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Post by Joe Saggese on Mar 26, 2024 2:45:19 GMT
Here's a little vid of the Morris shop switcher at my new home..........
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