With it being July 4 (!) it’s about time for a few photos of the Bicentennial diesel switcher. And it’s time for an update on
I’m getting closer to the finish line on the project of working up three diesel switchers. Bicentennial time The SW-8 in the end came out
A longer update today, could have been two posts! But in short, some significant progress. The SW-8 drive and more Last time, the Worsley Works
Continuing on the switchers, I still have some momentum going. SW-8 handrails I had a prior Worsley Works SW-8 model to match and used the
The project continues, with progress on the SW-8 and the SW-1. SW-1 steps and more I was thinking to bend from brass some ideal new
Continuing the Diesel switcher project, I’ve kept pushing forward, mostly now on the SW-8. Reworking a hood As mentioned, the SW-8 came to me built
I’ve had two (now three) EMD switcher projects underway, and with the cooler weather I’m able to get into my garage shop and work on
Back a couple years ago I built up a Worsley Works SW-8 kit, documented in a series that starts here. Not an easy kit! I
I’ve had these photos for a few weeks now. This engine, built from an etched brass kit, is essentially done except for weights. It did
Continuing the series (which started here), the engine is painted now, but a few weeks ago the big push was making handrails. One of my