Mikado

When I visited the East Coast Large Scale Train Show in April 2009, Rich Yoder had models of his EBT Mikado on display.   They are beautiful models but way above the price I wanted to pay.

I did like the concept of a large Mikado, so I decided to create my own.   In April, I purchased an Aristocraft Pacific. It is nominally 1:29 scale;  below you can get a comparison with my 1:20 ten wheeler.

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The basic plan is to add another driver, build new pilot and trailing trucks, create a new cab, boiler and tender.

Tender Construction

Running Gear

Valve Gear

Boiler and Smokebox

Cab

Plumbing

Completed