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This blog details the development and construction of my newest model railway. The biggest challenge I've set myself this time is the balancing act I need to pull off between my hobby and my MOW Crew Chief, Mr. Circus Peanut. I can't simply fire him (he's got a good union).

Saturday, March 23, 2024

It's not the SIZE of your gondola...

 Actually it might be. It all boils down to whether your load will fit. This 'study' is what happens visually when you lengthen a T&P 931 by a single section. I think it does look a bit better, but now I want to see what adding yet another section does for its overall form.

And to see this train in motion, head over to my "Youtube Channel" 😄

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FaCD-1TETNI

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