Indian Lake Railroad
A Large Scale Model Railroad in 7-1/4" gauge.

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The hard working 44 tonner with load.  Built for track maintenance, she has
far exceeded all expectations.  The handheld control is on the cab roof.

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Front showing provision for moving left wheel out 1/4" to achieve 7-1/4" or 7-1/2" gauge operation.

Shows individual pieces of aluminum screwed or pop-riveted together to form body.

Main side plates are 1/2" steel, equalizers are 1/4" steel, journal boxes are aluminum, steel wheels hogged from solid billet, and springing.

Remove bolts on right hand side, insert two half circles of 1/4" brass as spacers and retighten bolts. This changes the gauge from 7-1/4" to 7-1/2".

Last update: January 15, 2006 17:52       Send comments to:livesteam@cox.net