Posted January 23, 201411 yr Presenting my little Pennsylvania Railroad B1 electric boxcab switcher. The B1 was a 700HP switcher used on the PRR. It had an interesting looking 0-6-0 wheel arrangement. They were built between 1926 and 1935. Originally they were operated in semi-permanent pairs as the BB1 class. They were splitted into single B1 units later on. I built this engine as it was a cute little boxcab and to learn to make stickers with Avery labels. It was also a good use of the wheel set from the LEGO Monster Fighter's Ghost Train. In order to motorize it, I may have to build another one to make a BB1 unit. The B1 currently doesn't have enough room to fit in the battery box, IR receiver and motor. That's a project for another day.
January 24, 201411 yr Nice little model. I'm quite fond of the little B1's. Or "rats" as they were some times called. I live close to the RR Museum of Pennsylvania where the last surviving B1 is preserved so I see it often. IMG_9773 by Cale Leiphart, on Flickr Cale
January 24, 201411 yr Fantastic work capturing the feeling of the real thing. I think you really nailed the wheels!
January 24, 201411 yr That is a really cute little train. It would indeed be good to see it running again.
January 26, 201411 yr Author Thank you all for your kind words. Cale, I didn't know they were called "rats". What is the reason for that nickname?
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