My 1:16 adventure

[friscomike]

Howdy MJ, the boiler is amazing and is a work of art.  Excellent work. ~mike

[labdad]

Thank you all!

It's a Dolbeer based on the CHB/sierra West O scale kits.
In 1:16 of course.
It has a motor inside the boiler that runs the engine/crank and operates the capstan.
I hope to power it on the layout...eventually.

MJinTN

[Larry C]

Mj the detail you're able to accomplish in this scale is nothing short of mind blowing. Your work is truly "Museum" quality!!!!!

[Rick]

Museum quality for sure.
To see it actually operate would be amazing.

[labdad]

Machine shop reference 
MJinTN

[Rick]

WOW!

[labdad]

I started laying track. I started with a stub switch 'cause they're easy.
I figured I needed a switch stand.
So here it is.
And yes, it's functional. 😎
MJinTN

[Pennman]

Wow Martin wonders never cease! You do marvelous work!

Rich

[Rick]

Of course it's functional.   

[Jerry]

Of course it would work.  Otherwise the Shay wouldn't know which way to go!! 

Jerry

[Larry C]

Dang MJ!! You have to be one of the few people laying track and has functional switch stands to boot. Fantastic!!!!

[deemery]

Dang MJ!! You have to be one of the few people laying track and has functional switch stands to boot. Fantastic!!!!

Bernie Kempinski has working switch stands on his O gauge Civil War railroad.  He also has working link-and-pin couplers.  Operating on his railroad is an unique experience.  Fortunately, he doesn't require that you also learn Morse Code.

dave

[labdad]

Thanks guys!
I had L&P on my On30 layout.
I had the plastic ground throws. 😳
This one is also L&P

MJinTN