voyttek's layout

[RodTT]

Very nice work. I want one!

[MacG]

@voyttek: You have done a very good job there.

[TiTan downunder]

Looks really great. What Tillig trucks did you use on this? Another project I have to get back on my workbench.
Ian

[MacG]

In the one picture, I see BR 218 bogie side frames under his locomotive. This is the most suitable from Tillig for a GP9, F3, or ALCo FA/B truck.

[ConducTTor]

Awesome! What gear towers did you use?

[voyttek]

I used gear towers from BR218. Distance between axles is by my standards within the acceptable range. This locomotive has narrower body compared to BR218 so I needed to use metal for a housing of gear towers, because plastic was to weak.
Because motor and flywheels from BR218 are too wide, I used motor from Roco V100 and mounted it sideways.
Another problem to solve was how to attach couplers. I hope I solved it by drilling holes through the main body in order to install bolts.
Yesterday I worked to place my decals and applied another clear coat.

[ConducTTor]

Cool, yeah BR218 axle spacing is almost spot on (for a bunch of American locos). For motors under narrow hoods I buy Atlas N scale motor off the bay.

[voyttek]

Finally I finished my locomotive, it runs OK and now I am waiting for a decoder.
I still have three parts leftover witch I don’t know where they should be attached, I hope that maybe somebody could help me.
I have no idea where they belong and be happy to hear your suggestions.

[MacG]

Great work! Number 1 could be the ground light underneath the driver side window (on the frame). Number 2 and 3 could be the side skirts of the steps onto the drivers cab.

[ConducTTor]

Very nice! Make it run