1890-something 4-6-0 "Intrepid" Steam Locomotive

The "1890-something" system is a solution to a problem I've had for quite some time. I want to display small-scale trains, but don't have the space or budget to run a conventional model train set. But, what if there was a system that prioritized ease of production and durability? So, this is what I came up with, and I've been working on this for the past few weeks.

First off, I am not prioritizing historical accuracy or fidelity by any means. I'll include engines from the 1910's or 1880's (despite what the name suggests) and mix rolling stock from different locations. However, I'm aiming for a broadly "wild west" theme. The models have no defined scale, though I accidentally made them kind of similar to HO scale. I designed some rudimentary tracks for displaying the models, though I'll admit they're a little finicky.

At their core, these models are meant to be static displays, cheap and easy to produce with no additional parts.

This is the second locomotive designed, and it's definitely an improvement over the last. However, they share enough design similarities that I'm happy displaying them together. This one is heavily inspired by the locomotive seen during the opening act of the 2013 Lone Ranger film, though I did tweak it a little. The assembly process is similar to Odyssey, though I've now separated the smokebox from the pilot to allow for more customization.

INSTRUCTIONS

All parts have already been aligned for ease of printing, but an image of the CAD model should provide good reference for assembly. Below are the instructions. Super glue is recommended for most parts.

• Attach the piston rods to the sides of the boiler section (I recommend using modeling cement on this part to avoid fogging)

• Put the roof on the cab, and them mount the assembly to the back of the locomotive

• Attach the smokebox to the pilot

• Attach the front assembly of the locomotive to the boiler, making sure to line up all the pegs

• Attach the couplers on either side, making sure they're oriented correctly (reference image for correct position)