Bn2t LOCOMOTIVE PROJECT

[MrT]

Ok I'm getting ready to start something new. I intend to scratch build a Freudenstein Bn2t narrow gauge locomotive.

first built in 1904 they were used in the mining and other industrial areas. They may have been used to transport troops and supplies to the front during world war I as well. I have always wanted to build a locomotive and this one looks pretty cool, but with a simple configuration. I will be building in 1/25 scale. More on how this will done in a couple of weeks.

Terry B)

 

[Swordsman]

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You scarred Me ... Terry I was thinking 1 1/2" or 2 1/2" scale ....

 

[moon puppy]

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Nice! Assuming you got drawings and stuff?

 

[MrT]

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You scarred Me ... Terry I was thinking 1 1/2" or 2 1/2" scale ....

 

[MrT]

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Nice! Assuming you got drawings and stuff?

Let's just say I have a plan.

 

[MrT]

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German army WWI narrow gauge RR.

B)

 

[SA Dave]

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why not 1/35 scale and make a carriage There has been quite a few ww1 german soldier models that has come out lately to populet a wagon

 

[MrT]

FREUDENSTEIN Bn2t LOCOMOTIVE

why not 1/35 scale and make a carriage There has been quite a few ww1 german soldier models that has come out lately to populet a wagon

Well the reason will become apparant soon, but at 1/25 I can get hardware like bolts and screws.

B)

 

[SA Dave]

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That makes sense

 

[Swordsman]

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I actually have a O scale engine just like that ... made by Fleishman ... if you need help with the details ... :train

 

[MrT]

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I actually have a O scale engine just like that ... made by Fleishman ... if you need help with the details ... :train

What scale is O? I can never remember.

 

[Swordsman]

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It can be anywhere from 1/43 -1/48 ... being true O Scale

 

[MrT]

FREUDENSTEIN Bn2t LOCOMOTIVE

It can be anywhere from 1/43 -1/48 ... being true O Scale

Yeah that's right. Then G is around 1/25 hmmmmm?

 

[phantom II]

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Makes me think of some of those LGB locomotives

This is a project I can follow . Love those old narrow gauge trains . So quirky

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[lupanzer]

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Scratch ?... must be cool!...

Luiz

 

[moon puppy]

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Man those tracks are narrow. Did they have problems with load shifting or cars tipping over?

 

[Swordsman]

FREUDENSTEIN Bn2t LOCOMOTIVE

It can be anywhere from 1/43 -1/48 ... being true O Scale

Yeah that's right. Then G is around 1/25 hmmmmm?

Now your cooking on the front burner ... G scale is another fantasy scale true G is 1/20 (England) ... Bachmann trains are 1/29 some run all the way to 1/32 ... But 1/24-1/25 is about right as the scale is 1/2 inch = 1' .... The gauge is that they all run on the same track ... About 1 & 3/4" gauge.

 

[Swordsman]

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Man those tracks are narrow. Did they have problems with load shifting or cars tipping over?

The boogies or trucks have outriggers on the pivot points to prevent tipping ... Although the East line and Red River NG that came to Greenville ... If the train got over 15 mph the passenger would say the RR was tempting providence ...

 

[MrT]

FREUDENSTEIN Bn2t LOCOMOTIVE

It can be anywhere from 1/43 -1/48 ... being true O Scale

Yeah that's right. Then G is around 1/25 hmmmmm?

Now your cooking on the front burner ... G scale is another fantasy scale true G is 1/20 (England) ... Bachmann trains are 1/29 some run all the way to 1/32 ... But 1/24-1/25 is about right as the scale is 1/4 inch = 1' .... The gauge is that they all run on the same track ... About 1 & 3/4" gauge.

So I should be able to use G-scale figures then.

:hmmm

 

[Swordsman]

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Roger that ... Of course there pricy ... Good luck