3rd Rail Rock Island EMC TA

More Pendulum Car images 

clever build and a worthy car to have on any layout  

Wild looking trucks !     What is the story on them, or origin of design ?

Notice that the sides of pendullum cars had a slight curvature, they were not just straight like most cars. These cars were an interesting experiment despite their reception. 

I'd love to have one since they are so distinctive! 

Thats a great scratch built, Erik!

Who is the artist?

I ordered mine in 2 rail and I'm super excited!  I wouldn't mine seeing the 76 seat coach with the name "Chipewa" 304......of course only if prototypical.  

My wife is Chipewa

Those trucks look like a modified version of the prr p54 trucks used on mp54 mu's and p54 pax cars.

Erik C Lindgren posted:

Thos. R Lee collection 10/37 Mr Kindig rear of Denver Rocket at DUS  

All photos are copyright and used for reference only (c) Those R Lee and his amazing book Rock Island Westward Volume Two

 

Just to get your take, how do you guys feel about the closed end vs coupler end for the tail car?

I know I like it!

Unique. Neat !

Yeah, Erik - who built that Pendulum car, and are the trucks PRR, or specially done?  Even though incorrect, I prefer the straight sides to the curved ones, and could see one of these on my shelf if I could figure out how to machine the windows.  Probably require a computer controlled mill; something I will never have.

Do I hear brass? I think this historic locomotive deserves it, amirite?

Among royalty...

Sure is!

too awesome!!

A nice sharp picture that reveals lots of details. I like this ribbed style pilot better.

That's neat Santiago. 

Santiago's photos look like they were taken at Bureau Jct, where the Peoria branch peeled off. A large coaling tower,  water facilities and adjacent hotel were found there in steam and EMC TA/Rocket days.

Thanks, guys. Just trying to keep it in everyone's mind. I was bidding on original photographs of this engine on eBay and lost to a couple of really good ones. Never go out for Korean the night the auction closes... Anyway these are two great photos that I lost to... Live and learn. 

Not a great picture by any means, but an original 1938 photograph and negative.

Good news!

Scott updated the project on the 3rd Rail website and is now offering 5 different rocket trains in 3 or 4 car sets according to prototypes. And................. it looks like the TA will be a BRASS body locomotive!

Check out the website for details.

Much can be learned from Key's E1