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more having to trim as close as possible as the special mask does this for you. V/Line era: using photos as a guide place the decals
as per the prototype on the sides and noses of the loco
Final assembly:
Glazing:
Where there is a score line on each window section, bend this down 90 degrees from the scoreline. Do a test fit into the cab of each
window set (P25) and trim where necessary as the design allows for a snug fit. Using a couple of small dabs of water-based Kwik
Grip apply below where a window opening is to attach the windows
Roof: Using water-based Selley’s Kwik Grip apply a bead of glue around the top edge of the cab and then centre the cab roof into
position making sure the etch line and rivets are pointing towards the long hood. Use photos as a guide.
Couplers:
1.
Test fit the chassis into the body and open out the coupler access in the pilot enough so that the coupler can be pushed
from the front into its final position on the loco
2.
Drill 0.8mm holes for the coupler screws and attach the couplers which will then lock the body to the mechanism
My completed and weathered model with cab valances is ready for Wallan using a Bachmann S4 mechanism
Prototype reference photos:
T356 shunting
Photo Courtesy of
Geoff Winkler
Road
#
Serial #
In service
Withdrawn
Disposition
Colour schemes
Notes courtesy of Mark Bau’s website
T 347
59‐205
22/06/1959
Mar‐88
scrapped
vrb
T 348
59‐206
15/07/1959
Jun‐88
scrapped
vrb
645E engine, early 80's
T 349
59‐207
1/08/1959
Aug‐88
scrapped
vrb
T 350
59‐208
24/08/1959
May‐89
scrapped
vrb ‐ vlo
chopped valance, beclawat windows
T 351
59‐209
14/09/1959
Sep‐89
scrapped
vrb ‐ vlo
chopped valance
T 352
59‐210
28/09/1959
Jun‐89
scrapped
vrb ‐ vlo
chopped valance
T 353
59‐211
19/10/1959
May‐89
scrapped
vrb ‐ vlo
chopped valance, beclawat windows
T 354
59‐212
9/11/1959
Oct‐88
scrapped
vrb ‐ vlo
chopped valance
T 355
59‐213
30/11/1959
Jun‐88
scrapped
vrb
T 356
59‐214
14/12/1959
Dec‐88
to Steamrail
vrb
