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
In a prior conversion project I had requests for more detail on how I managed the drive, and as I think this drive came out
In the previous installment of this series (here) I left you with a bit of a cliffhanger, as the front of the hood was square
Continuing this series and moving on from the frame and drive (see this article), it was time, finally, to begin building the body. The Cab
This past winter I insulated our garage door. The benefit of this is even though I’m in Arizona and daytime highs are around 100 right
Back in 2011 I obtained the etched brass parts for two of the SW-8 models produced by Worsley Works. I pondered them occasionally and finally
Back almost a year ago I noted that a new etched body kit was available in OO for a SW-8 switcher, produced by Worsley Works
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