D & R G W   F81
2-10-2  Locomotive Progress

May 17th, 2019  - 
Tender Completed
 
The tender is now completed and and ready for painting (when weather permits). Barry tends to build the tender first, as it goes quicker and gives inspiration to work on and finish the engine.

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"I got the boys refocused on getting the tender complete. There was much detailing to be done, as you can see. I hope now  I can move forward with the engine chassis, as there is much to be worked out with the overall design of the locomotive. The boys are still excited to see the Big Boy run and keep asking me when BLW is going to jump off and start their own BB project, but I keep turning a deaf ear to them and try to keep them focused on the F81 project"  - -  Barry

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