Category Archives: Bigelow

Bigelow – End of the F&M line (actually K&DR). Home to a large saw mill

Bigelow Engine House Core Roof Cut

Posted on March 12, 2022 by narrowtracks

Last night I laser cut the roof sections and supports. Then did a test fit.

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Bigelow Engine House CAD

Posted on March 12, 2022 by narrowtracks

I thought some of you might like to see the 3D CAD images.

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Bigelow Engine House Core – Laser Cutting a 3D Puzzle

Posted on March 6, 2022 by narrowtracks

For the past two months I’ve been using SOLIDWORKS to design the core I of the Bigelow engine house. Today I started cutting out the puzzle pieces on the laser cutter. While I have SOLIDWORKS at work and manage a … Continue reading →

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Bigelow Engine House – References and Modeling Ideas

Posted on March 6, 2022 by narrowtracks

I’m making a push to move forward on completing my Bigelow Module. One of the most significant gaps in the module is the Bigelow Engine House. This post may get updates. The Engine house was built in early 1900’s, was … Continue reading →

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Tom Sullivan’s On30 SR&RL Upper Deck – K&DR Again

Posted on December 6, 2020 by narrowtracks

A few of us have been helping Tom Sullivan refine his On30 SR&RL. He has responded by taking in the critiques and making the adjustments to make his version of the SR&RL look more and more like the photos in … Continue reading →

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Prototype Trackplan: Sn2 K&DR (Part 4: Testing Bigelow)

Posted on May 3, 2012 by narrowtracks

RELATED POSTS Prototype Trackplan:  Sn2 K&DR (Part 1: Overview) Prototype Trackplan:  Sn2 K&DR (Part 2: Prototype and Modeling Information) Prototype Trackplan:  Sn2 K&DR (Part 3: Concepts) Prototype Trackplan: Sn2 K&DR (Part 4: Testing Bigelow) Prototype Trackplan: Sn2 K&DR (Part 5: … Continue reading →

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Prototype Trackplan: Sn2 K&DR (Part 2: Prototype and Modeling Information)

Posted on April 26, 2012 by narrowtracks

RELATED POSTS Prototype Trackplan:  Sn2 K&DR (Part 1: Overview) Prototype Trackplan:  Sn2 K&DR (Part 2: Prototype and Modeling Information) Prototype Trackplan:  Sn2 K&DR (Part 3: Concepts) Prototype Trackplan: Sn2 K&DR (Part 4: Testing Bigelow) Prototype Trackplan: Sn2 K&DR (Part 5: … Continue reading →

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