This is a showcase of my custom Strasburg 90 using a Bachmann 2-10-0 Russian decapod as a base. The inspiration for this model comes from this youtuber here / @willprattis
It was a Cal Scale Brass #318 Pilot Here's a listing currently on ebay www.ebay.com/itm/225274573759?hash=item34736933bf:g:hxEAAOSwo75jhq8B&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwAosC7TOsPG93awDWxmZ10ALHhjbIYTxDS84OI%2FG5uRl3D3LGdg5Ens6u5j5v%2FQwc1VomHWgr6Nh4K%2FPnKvV89oeSp5BA4ePbluxgGqL1v%2FCjrkJn2KaGRLlx5BzLUJNB1C0PpsD6jIAFJ0O99TAJCrvxjHWUHCh2H6K1wKmdBLCIHhhcxe32hNhSkXM%2BrrD6LPI7kofxtCcUqOEWbyo3OGn1T4HvyjQXqT4OtK0JO6g2LcTDLbGTh0OFWBvuWxePQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR87euIqMYw
the steam dome is a Precision Scale Dome 31237 www.ebay.com/itm/383945569862?hash=item5964f07646:g:UMUAAOSwx1FgIg4d&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4BpiJ%2BdfNOonmIQ53GtqNXtJcPxkuMRmVZ27L9BYSML3wog6frpfbqC9tG55835y0lul4PPsT0PLomusWMO3Xq8DKV77%2FsnwuBLl5m5C3pW8VmPCewormPF4xin7nuYsY9tipdsK4PhADb2zx2NiHoQwKeocfTg%2F%2FzEn0nC8SP4Gl6MZW7FYeEg3bfN5bfSoMReO0YBo8uuDokGWEz4niUADaFv2ZRuA73omroUmXb36ZlLBmWdkPc%2BHz1LI2pqWO7T9fXitkwySCXfL7LpTsDJCnGoDlf1iI5P6EFmh20y0%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR97XoqqNYw as for the sand dome it was from a dome lot and I just attached the handrails from sand dome of the decapod@@tm_14_44
I'm surprised Bachmann or BLI hasn't worked out a deal with Strasburg to recreate their models in HO/N (unless Lionel is monopolizing the rights for O Scale). They would make a killing considering Strasburg is a railfan mecca/tourist trap always packed with folks. They are sitting on a goldmine that would appeal to hardcore modelers and newbie casuals alike.
I wish some company would make an H.O. scale model of the coach Strasburg has... the "Hello Dolly movie version" open sided excursion coach.
Question, what pilot/cowcatcher did you use? Thinking about making one of these myself.
It was a Cal Scale Brass #318 Pilot
Here's a listing currently on ebay
www.ebay.com/itm/225274573759?hash=item34736933bf:g:hxEAAOSwo75jhq8B&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwAosC7TOsPG93awDWxmZ10ALHhjbIYTxDS84OI%2FG5uRl3D3LGdg5Ens6u5j5v%2FQwc1VomHWgr6Nh4K%2FPnKvV89oeSp5BA4ePbluxgGqL1v%2FCjrkJn2KaGRLlx5BzLUJNB1C0PpsD6jIAFJ0O99TAJCrvxjHWUHCh2H6K1wKmdBLCIHhhcxe32hNhSkXM%2BrrD6LPI7kofxtCcUqOEWbyo3OGn1T4HvyjQXqT4OtK0JO6g2LcTDLbGTh0OFWBvuWxePQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR87euIqMYw
Tysm!
you're welcome@@tm_14_44
@REG17-3 Another question, what steam/sand domes did you use?
the steam dome is a Precision Scale Dome 31237 www.ebay.com/itm/383945569862?hash=item5964f07646:g:UMUAAOSwx1FgIg4d&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4BpiJ%2BdfNOonmIQ53GtqNXtJcPxkuMRmVZ27L9BYSML3wog6frpfbqC9tG55835y0lul4PPsT0PLomusWMO3Xq8DKV77%2FsnwuBLl5m5C3pW8VmPCewormPF4xin7nuYsY9tipdsK4PhADb2zx2NiHoQwKeocfTg%2F%2FzEn0nC8SP4Gl6MZW7FYeEg3bfN5bfSoMReO0YBo8uuDokGWEz4niUADaFv2ZRuA73omroUmXb36ZlLBmWdkPc%2BHz1LI2pqWO7T9fXitkwySCXfL7LpTsDJCnGoDlf1iI5P6EFmh20y0%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR97XoqqNYw
as for the sand dome it was from a dome lot and I just attached the handrails from sand dome of the decapod@@tm_14_44
How much did this cost you in all?
With the locomotive and scouring for parts I want to say roughly $650 give or take
I'm surprised Bachmann or BLI hasn't worked out a deal with Strasburg to recreate their models in HO/N (unless Lionel is monopolizing the rights for O Scale). They would make a killing considering Strasburg is a railfan mecca/tourist trap always packed with folks. They are sitting on a goldmine that would appeal to hardcore modelers and newbie casuals alike.
Yeah I would love for an accurate 90 or any Strasburg loco with matching passenger cars, though my bank account would not love that.
ah, another fella who is making 90 out of a Russian Decapod? that makes 3 then (i am one of them lol)
It's a simple but effective way to get a model of 90. Easier and cheaper than trying to get the brass model.
@@REG17-3 true
make it 4 , I have one that's about 4 or 5 years old now