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I decided to start this project because I just like the looks of the T1 and obviously, I like a challenge. This will surely be a challenge. I will have to make new side rods, cab, and shell. I bought an O gauge shell for reference. I have some plans downloaded from the web. I will have to make some of my own drawings to adapt and rearrange major parts. The shell will involve a bit of art work to capture the T1 look. What I have going for me is that the Hudson's wheels and arrangement are almost the same as the T1. I will remove the rear axle of the Hudson and attach another Hudson frame to the front for the other two drivers. I was surprised to learn that there is only one axle driven and the other two axles of the Hudson is actually driven by the side rods.. That can't be good for traction as they would be constantly accelerating and de-accelerating causing drag. The Hudsons drive wheels are .150 in diameter less of the scale 2.5 wheel that would make it a scale 80 inch driver, but close enough. I had to relocate the cylinders closer to the wheels. I just moved the mount on the frame closer, so it attaches just as the original just in a new place. The rod slide on the T1 has a single guide on the top, so I cut the bottom one off of the Hudson's. With some grinding, close enough. The valve is really simple on the T1, one arm and that is it. This project will be figured out as I go. Bob.
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There is a group that has been established to build a full scale replica of the PRR T1 Duplex drive engine. http://prrt1steamlocomotivetrust.org/
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