Little Engines American #21. Update thirty two.

[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

Looking great I’m glad you were able to get it running for the first time I look forward to seeing the tender completely painted and the cab put back on

[@cowboyvalley]

I'm still amazed at how much you've be able to get done on this project in less than a year. Love ya Bud! ...Claude

[@stevearnold2304]

Love you too Claude. I wish we didn’t live so damn for away. 🍺🍺💥

[@joeraderblackrockcentralrr]

that train is a marvel of engineering and beauty.

[@stevearnold2304]

Thank you very much Joe. Thanks for watching.

[@pdrrengineer1404]

Thanks for the update Steve. She is getting closer and closer.

[@robertlloyd7167]

The weight transfer device at the drawbar is clever. Just add weight over the pilot truck to prevent those derailments. What a beautiful engine!

[@stevearnold2304]

Thank you very much. I do have a bit of room that I can add weight over the pilot truck but there just isn’t any way to add weight anywhere else. I have a friend who has an American and he did this modification and it works well once it’s dialed in right. Thanks for watching.

[@tanzj]

Steve, you are going to be a very accomplished plumber by the time you are done working on the engine. Great update…..John

[@stevearnold2304]

Thanks John. It has definitely been a learning experience for sure.

[@davestrains6816]

Looks awesome, truly amazing. Thanks for sharing. Dave

[@stevearnold2304]

Thanks for watching Dave

[@TriGogglin]

Awesome update Steve, the bolt on the connection to the loco seems like a great idea. Hope that cures your traction issue.

[@stevearnold2304]

Me too Pappy. I won’t know until I get back out on a track.

[@bernardc2553]

Looks like lit'le John's getting the bugs out Steve that's to be expected, You think you have the "Gripstion " issue resolved I was thinking about Possibly some Heavy Iron like t-bar or wear lingerie steel I've got some 2x2x6' its, Approx 60# per fit's, After you polish that Tender maybe you should ClearKote it. I'm sure you've already got an"Idea" Damn it sure looks Good buddy 👍

[@stevearnold2304]

Thanks Bernard. I have almost a qt of the same paint, primer and clear coat that John used. Just enough to shoot the tender. I appreciate all your support and comments. Steve