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As requested, I have posted several albums in the Photos Section related to
passenger car underbody layouts and building The Supply Car kits.
The album "Bob's Passenger Car Underbody Details" includes:
1. A list of the BTS, Supply Car and other detail parts available to finish
your cars.
2. Two "basic" underbody diagrams for mechanical A/C lightweight cars.
3. Drawings of basic underbody parts (some not available in S, but HO version
works in S).
4. Photo of 3 BUDD S scale car underbody layouts & labeled parts.
5. Photos & description of 41-N-11 Passenger Car truck (AM truck with BTS
details).
6. 14 (count 'em, Ed) BUDD underbody diagrams for NYC and CB&Q cars.
Somehow I left off the APWS water tanks from the parts list. Two sizes are
available (large & small) from The Supply Car. While there is no proper APWS
water tank available for the BUDD cars, I use the large tank as a stand in.
The two tanks are correct for ACF & P/S cars. The large water tank should be
used for all sleepers, diners and lounge cars. The small water tank should be
used for coaches and other less demanding cars.
The Supply Car provides resin castings for 3 types of A/C units. The western
roads used Waukesha A/C units in various models. These were often propane
powered. The eastern roads shunned propane and use electro-mechanical types
more often. The "Enginator" is a device that generates power for the various
A/C units. Southern Pacific used a second one for generating car electricity
as well. The Train Station parts (including the Enginator) shown on the
diagram are available in HO, but can easily be made to work in S.
Find a photo or two of your specific cars to better understand how your
railroad used these appliances. The air brake components (3), air tanks (2),
battery boxes (2), water tanks and A/C components were all standard appliances,
but their positioning varied by railroad.
Please don't hesitate to contact me directly for assistance on finishing your
cars. Have fun!
Bob Hogan
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