Just a little something that arrived late last week and only now have I gotten onto some track. I'm sure that "some one" out there recognizes its origins,

OK Martin, I'll bite. Is it one of Ed R's loco castings?

Definitely Ed R's . My Uncle bought it's brother at Indy.

Ed's prototype was the B&M B15 Mogul.

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Ed's prototype was the B&M B15 Mogul.

It's the 1st tapered boiler model I did. Bob2 would be proud of me on this one, there's hardly any slot along the bottom of the boiler fire box. The fire box is direct on the frame, motor is inside the box, and the boiler rests on the firebox. Just a small portion of the gear box shows.

B&M fans won't agree, but it is ugly, isn't it :>))

Ed R


( I think there might be 5 others out there somewhere)

Yup!

It is indeed one of Ed's that I stumbled across at a price that I could not resist.

Ugly? Well, maybe, but I have a fondest for moguls and it will fit in with very few modifications.

Interesting. There is someting to be said about the simplicity of the "teakettle" era. Nice lines, not a lot of extra stuff to catch the eye (and errant fingers) plus, it don't take up a lot of space.

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...........plus, it don't take up a lot of space.

And, I don't have a lot of space!

And, this is an example of a perfect engine for those that want to run steam on a tight budget with limited space,

So true. What driveline is it it Martin? Can motor?

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Originally posted by tsgtbob:
So true. What driveline is it it Martin? Can motor?

Being one of Ed's I'm sure that it's a can motor with NWSL components...have not hard it apart and will not unless it becomes necessary. I avoid fixing what ain't broke!

very nice slim shape.

if u can mill out the frame for windows, especially under the cab,
it'll enhance it's frailty.

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if u can mill out the frame for windows, especially under the cab,

HUH ?? Show me your work please!

Ed- You have a lot of talent. You never mentioned this in any of our E mails. Simply ...Great Stuff. Does it have a can motor and is it shipped painted ?

Stan,

Thank you---------------

What you saw is what I made and sold. Can Motor and NWSL Drive

Sure would like to see what carman has done, in that he is so critical.

I swear, all some can do is type!!

Ed R