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#Post#: 49256--------------------------------------------------
Empire Steam Wagon Modifications
By: txlabman Date: February 16, 2022, 9:44 am
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I have been working on some modifications.
The cross brace that holds the Empire Engine was only glued in
and when it arrived the glue had given way.
I bolted the cross brace to the frame and leveled it as best I
could.
I also turned the engine around as I thought it looked better
with the sight glass and chimney/safety valve in the rear.
I fixed the whistle and added a replacement whistle top made by
a fellow forum member.
I also added a new wagon driver.
My concept for the wagon was an advertising wagon for the top
two Steam Shows (Cabin Fever and N.A.M.E.S.).
A pair of 7 1/2” Clydesdale Horses were purchased on a BIN from
eBay for $21 and I am awaiting delivery.
In the mean time, below are some pictures of the work in
process:
Before Picture:
[attachimg=1]
What it looks like now:
[attachimg=2]
[attachimg=3]
[attachimg=4]
#Post#: 49257--------------------------------------------------
Re: Empire Steam Wagon Modifications
By: txlabman Date: February 16, 2022, 9:47 am
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A few more pictures:
[attachimg=1]
[attachimg=2]
[attachimg=3]
#Post#: 49264--------------------------------------------------
Re: Empire Steam Wagon Modifications
By: Woe is me Date: February 16, 2022, 10:11 am
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That's a lot nicer looking driver. Flipping the boiler around
sure gave you more room behind the
driver seat. A little popcorn machine would look good in there
too. :D
#Post#: 49266--------------------------------------------------
Re: Empire Steam Wagon Modifications
By: txlabman Date: February 16, 2022, 11:47 am
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[quote author=Woe is me link=topic=5355.msg49264#msg49264
date=1645027887]
That's a lot nicer looking driver. Flipping the boiler around
sure gave you more room behind the
driver seat. A little popcorn machine would look good in there
too. :D
[/quote]
Thanks Wayne. Good idea for the popcorn machine.
#Post#: 49279--------------------------------------------------
Re: Empire Steam Wagon Modifications
By: txlabman Date: February 16, 2022, 3:24 pm
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Here are the horses I ordered from eBay. They should be
delivered next week.
[attachimg=1]
#Post#: 49296--------------------------------------------------
Re: Empire Steam Wagon Modifications
By: crazydoug Date: February 17, 2022, 9:26 am
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That will be quite a showpiece. Looking forward to seeing it
complete with horses.
Crazydoug
#Post#: 49305--------------------------------------------------
Re: Empire Steam Wagon Modifications
By: Woe is me Date: February 17, 2022, 3:52 pm
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[quote author=txlabman link=topic=5355.msg49266#msg49266
date=1645033627]
[quote author=Woe is me link=topic=5355.msg49264#msg49264
date=1645027887]
That's a lot nicer looking driver. Flipping the boiler around
sure gave you more room behind the
driver seat. A little popcorn machine would look good in there
too. :D
[/quote]
Thanks Wayne. Good idea for the popcorn machine.
[/quote]
Who's Wayne?
#Post#: 49306--------------------------------------------------
Re: Empire Steam Wagon Modifications
By: Nick Date: February 17, 2022, 4:17 pm
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[quote author=Woe is me link=topic=5355.msg49305#msg49305
date=1645134724]
[quote author=txlabman link=topic=5355.msg49266#msg49266
date=1645033627]
[quote author=Woe is me link=topic=5355.msg49264#msg49264
date=1645027887]
That's a lot nicer looking driver. Flipping the boiler around
sure gave you more room behind the
driver seat. A little popcorn machine would look good in there
too. :D
[/quote]
Thanks Wayne. Good idea for the popcorn machine.
[/quote]
Who's Wayne?
[/quote]
Shirley it must be you? ;)
#Post#: 49319--------------------------------------------------
Re: Empire Steam Wagon Modifications
By: txlabman Date: February 18, 2022, 6:45 am
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[quote author=Nick link=topic=5355.msg49306#msg49306
date=1645136279]
[quote author=Woe is me link=topic=5355.msg49305#msg49305
date=1645134724]
[quote author=txlabman link=topic=5355.msg49266#msg49266
date=1645033627]
[quote author=Woe is me link=topic=5355.msg49264#msg49264
date=1645027887]
That's a lot nicer looking driver. Flipping the boiler around
sure gave you more room behind the
driver seat. A little popcorn machine would look good in there
too. :D
[/quote]
Thanks Wayne. Good idea for the popcorn machine.
[/quote]
Who's Wayne?
[/quote]
Shirley it must be you? ;)
[/quote]
Senior Moment.
Apologies Tommy.
#Post#: 49334--------------------------------------------------
Re: Empire Steam Wagon Modifications
By: IndianaRog Date: February 18, 2022, 12:47 pm
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Charlie, best looking Empire mod I have ever seen...well done.
Roger
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