Customize a Bachmann Rail Truck with TWO Different Car Bodies

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

As a couple of people have pointed out, the Bachmann model is a reproduction of RGS Goose #1, built in 1931 - NOT RGS inspection car #1 built in 1913 as I say in the video. It's a common mistake to confuse the two (13 - 31, both called Motor #1) but I still regret the error. Sorry for the confusion.

[@thatonegscaler3855]

Very cool. I have a few shorts on my channel that showcase both my 7.5 inch goose and my g scale goose. The sounds in yours are amazing

[@71volare]

The stake bed RGS #1 was only used for mail delivery for two months. When the postal inspectors saw the open stake bed they threatened to pull the mail contract from the Rio Grande Southern. The railroad bought a used 1926 Pierce Arrow limosine and used it with a shortened lockable boxcar and, voila, RGS Galloping Goose #2 was in service.

[@Hanzo.Azmodan]

Brilliant loco! The GC version really needs an eerie green glow inside the hearse.....

[@espeescotty]

Neat builds there. I wish Bachmann would rerun their On30 line with past issues remedied. Some of these models haven't been available as new in almost 2 decades now. I think a "killer" 😉touch for the hearse would be the addition of brass carriage lanterns with soft yellow flickering LED's.

[@JasDarc]

Nice to see a proper, used, soiled and scratched work surface instead of a brand new mat that never saw a knife. Never been able to keep one unmarked for more than five minutes myself....

[@Jay2646]

Man, as an N scaler I am jealous of how much room you have for electronics in that thing!

[@stuartcoburn4709]

I can feel that a n scale man here as well

[@0cyrhoe]

Beautiful in both incarnations. Have you thought of adding an LED on a coin-cell to the Dead Letter body?

[@jvanamb]

Dave, You are the G.O.A.T. Glumping or otherwise. Here are a couple advancements I have used over the years (or you may consider) for the Ghostly Goat hearse. First, when using the Avery clear labels. In Photoshop, when designing the window logos, you could design additional levels which looks like stained glass. Then when printing you have an extra mask for your interior electrical array. Though you may need to blacken out the electricals. OR, secondarily stay with the clear window glazing. As an homage to your E-Bay seller, deconstruct the seller's box work. Only to reconstruct those basswood parts (plus some of your own) into a Casket enclosure. The casket could been seen. While the electronics are not. A side gag would be to build the casket longer than the Ghostly Goat's interior. Then allow it to precariously dangle out the partially open rear door. And just a final thought. I understand your desire to keep THUNDER MESA RAILROAD within your artistic wheelhouse. HOWEVER, as you pointed out in a few episodes, electronics are not your strong suit. Just wondering if any of your modeling Gandy Dancers ARE Pink Bunny Powered? If so it could extend your viewer base to invite one of your Eveready Buddies onto you channel to demo, & tutor, different electrical effects. Yes it may be as easy to seek out someone else's channel. But why toss eyes aside when you & your gang can offer the same ON OCCASION. See you in a couple weeks. Jim NYC, NY

[@37silverstreak1]

Just for your own info. Me being an old car guy, I just wanted to let you know that your rail truck is modeled off a 1926-27 Buick headlights, radiator and hood and cowl. great video by the way!

[@lifeisagift.cherisheverymoment]

Ahooga... The Galumphing Goat rocks and The Gruesome Gulch Motor Car looks sweet, in a very macabre way! :) Awesome modeling, Dave. Loving this entire build. Lots of inspiration. Thank you.

[@AppalachiaRRlover]

since I am diabetic I always put my used xacto blades in my sharps container for my needles. So yes protect those who would handle trash and put sharp items in durable plastic containers. Great Video Dave Cant wait to see Gruesome Gulch finished!!

[@williamdickman7917]

Great build, Dave! A small correction, that is a model of Motor #1 that was built in 1931 as a fore runner of the Galloping Geese. The motor #1 that was built in 1913 was a Model T Ford made into a superintendent's inspection car, it was very small and was a four place car on railroad wheels similar to a crew speeder.

[@dkaustin98]

Dave, That is one way to multi-purpose power! Great job! I have always considered it, but my era is before the 1930s. Along the lines of a "portable" go to the show layout, I am eyeing one of your track plans to build my show layout. If all goes well, maybe one day I can haul it out to Gary's to show it.

[@sammisworkshops3762]

a small connector would allow you to wire a couple of tail lanterns for the cargo box and 4 corner amber lanterns for the hearse would look super cool!

[@Jay2646]

For printing on glass windows, you can actually pick up transparency film (like what you used in old-school overhead projectors before PowerPoint). They make it in clear and milky white and it's designed to be printed on by inkjet printers. You can grab 30 sheets for under $10. This also works great for stained glass!

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Good tip!

[@sammisworkshops3762]

You laugh like Hannibal from the A Team LOL. I too enjoy it immensely when a plan works out, super cool build

[@krismarquardt3317]

That is a beautiful model and I have wanted one as well and have been unwilling to do the work! That is a replica of Galloping Goose #1 built in 1931. The one built in 1913, also numbered #1(Motor #1), was an inspection speeder based on a Model T Ford chassis. Definitely an ancestor of the Geese. Sorry, was channeling my inner RGS fandom.

[@WMTrackdog]

That is really slick. Two cool. Fun project and a great addition to your Railroad.

[@michaelschlobohm8877]

THANK YOU! the gaffer's tape was just what I needed for a cloth roof.

[@vincenthuying98]

Very cool builds Dave. Love both versions. Great tip to use the Avery clear label for painted windows. Humbly think ‘the Galumphing Goat’ is both an awesome reference to the ‘Galloping Goose’ and as literal, a beautiful alliteration!!

[@ddyodaman5515]

Kool man, lol. Another fine episode! Enjoy your skills and sharing your talent!

[@theangelsmodellingandrailways]

Love the fact you made the cabs inter changeable, clever. The hearse version is my favourite, unique and very cool looking. Some great pointers as always Dave, thanks again. Take care. Brian @ The Angels

[@rjl110919581]

Wow was great idea special details video as great watching every time and thank you for sharing

[@thebear5454]

Another AWESOME project Dave. Thanks for sharing.

[@adriannabcustomfurniture]

Yay! The Victorian era is my favorite! 😊

[@ChrisK-LTC]

Nicely done.

[@MichelvandeWiel]

Is it possible to add a blue-ish led to the interior of the box? I think that would look really awesome with the black box :) Great video as ever!! I am really enjoying these progress vids!

[@wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd6530]

Great work, it's a great galloping goose 👍👍👍👍

[@ResidentEngineer1]

Awesome job

[@giulius7176]

Just Awesome!!!! Those look great I love it !!!!!!!!

[@normanrowe2831]

Wonderful.

[@tonyharwood8408]

Great looking models - thank you for the tutorials.

[@janeycole3327]

As usual, excellent and fascinating work. If I may comment, I had hoped you might have done a light dry-brush of brass or gold over your carved work on the Gruesome Gulch model. Whatever, very splendid stuff. John Warner, Australia

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

I have one of those too, bought it long ago.. However, I wide gauged mine to On3, traditional accurate 36" gauge. So far it runs fine, on DC. Don't yet use DCC on my narrow gauge, but I have the original DCC module if needed. I suppose I should get the NWSL gear sooner than later, as I expect one day it might need it. I like what you have done to this model. Looks quite nice.

[@theeastman9136]

Great little carbodies; thanks for all the tips, I really enjoyed the video. It's annoying though that such a nicely detailed model with lighting, sound and all has such a jerky forward movement, it looks like some kind of backlash in the tansmission to the wheels. You'd expect some really smooth action here.

[@johnbusby215]

Hi Dave like it. Going modern image is a slippery slope it will be 1918 next and a tin turtle LOL. IMHO the Gruesome Gulch version needs some polished brass work urns on the corners. Curious about why back doors instead of the more logical side doors, making towing a trailer if the notion takes you later a posibillity

[@richardsweeney197]

Love the rail the "Gallumping Goat" (spelling?). But the Dead Letter Office version is spook-tacular!!!

[@ThatBIGTRAINGuy]

Very nice. I'm still looking out for the 1:20.3 scale version of these. 🤞

[@garycooper9574]

Great video. Thanks

[@jessekillian8376]

I know i'm late to the party, but those Ice Cream cannisters are impossible to open lol .. Also, I'm very much enjoying your videos :)

[@ronaldclark8417]

Great conversions, Dave. I was wondering, is the sound coming from the Tsunami sound decoder or is it dubbed? I love the ahooga and the chug of the engine.

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

That sound is recorded live

[@hearsemonkey]

Needs a purple light inside for the Hearse body.

[@jamesnorman8489]

I am wondering what software you use for you laser cutting efforts. Thanks for the great videos.

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Thanks for watching! I did a video on that very topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6G9iIStgtiNhrs

[@element4studios]

I am fairly new to your channel, and am curious what laser you are using? Thank you for the wonderful modeling you're doing with both layouts!

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

I have a Flux Beambox Pro

[@element4studios]

@@ThunderMesaStudio Nice piece of equipment! I was able to get used to an Epilog machine years ago. if only I could afford one! :)

[@cornutkrypto8963]

Another Great Video. Where do you get your laserboard? And do you use a diode laser?I'm new to this Hobby thanks for so much insight.

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Thanks. I order my laser board from Encompass Media. My laser is a 50w Co2.

[@cornutkrypto8963]

Thanks so much! I guess when the markets turn around I will sell some crypto and but a new laser.

[@Schmitz3]

Great build. I notice you use chipboard a lot in your models, is chipboard and cardboard the same thing?

[@maxcorey8144]

Lytem and Hyde? Good idea using dynamite.

[@andrewway3404]

I was debating on buying one I came across, but I think that I will get it, where did you say the replacement gears come from and the sound system? Thanks

[@brandonseyfried1251]

Ah, yes...a Jabberwocky reference.

[@WheelchairGuyHobbyChannel]

Are you a (retired) Disney Imagineer?