The Arroyo Shay No. 2

 After sitting in multiple pieces for quite a while, I have finally painted Arroyo Tram No.2. The project started out as a way to make a freelance version of Gilpin Tram No.2 out of a Bachmann 2 cylinder, 2 truck shay and a Wiseman Models backdate kit. So, it's mostly painted. I still have some details to add, like the injector water line that broke off, bell cord, etc. I'll post again when done.

 Modifications - Lengthen the frame, boiler, and tender

I had to figure out if the cylinders could be dismantled and the drive shaft modified from a 2nd engine. Looked like it could be done........

 

 

The moment of truth, cutting the shaft with a razor saw..............

 Lining up the shaft to drill a hole for the portion of the shaft and valve gear for the third cylinder

 

Carefully drill the hole. Yep, that's a big hole in a little rod.

 

Assembled on the lower portion. Use your best adhesive here.....

Test run to see if it works, yes, it does.........

Then take it all apart and paint it a few years later........