NASG Dispatch Articles: Locomotives - 2-8-0
BC&G Consolidation #4
Issue:
2024 #6 November
Page:
17
Author:
Brooks Stover
Description:
The author describes how he modified an S-Helper Service B&O 2-8-0 locomotive to model the Buffalo Creek & Gauley engine #4. Includes some model and prototype photos.
Gear Replacement S Helper 2-8-0
Issue:
2017 #3 May
Page:
17
Author:
Steve Monson
Description:
The author describes how to replace a split/worn gear in this locomotive using a replacement part from NWSL. He also describes how to add weight to the tender, to keep if from derailing on curves that are a bit too tight for the model.
Pennsy H10 Consolidation in S
Issue:
2015 #6 November
Page:
19
Author:
Pete Gehret
Description:
The author takes a non-running 2-8-2 custom-made model and converts it into a 2-8-0 PRR H10. He describes his process and shows several construction photos.
Simon Parent 3D-prints a CNR Class N-3 Consolidation
Issue:
2021 #2 March
Page:
18
Author:
Jim Martin
Description:
The author describes how Simon used a Anycubic Photon Mono X 3D-printer to print the superstructure of the engine and the tender, which he placed on top of a modified S-Helper Service 2-8-0 chassis.