Steam locomotive   Rio Grande K27

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The K-27 is a narrow-gauge, 2-8-2 steam locomotive built for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1903, known by the nickname "Mudhens,". They were the first and the most numerous of the four K classes of the Rio Grande narrow-gauge tracks that had to be built. From the original fleet of 15 locomotives, survive to this day of today and working on the railways of heritage in the United States.

The drawings of the 1/10 model of this locomotive were made by a Japanese model builder, Kozo Hiraoka. These drawings were published in the American magazine "Live steam & outdoor railroading".

Milling the rear part of the chassis.

Mounted front part of the chassis.

Fully assembled chassis.

Front bogie.

Tightest bogie.

Tightest bogie.

Tegengewichten aandrijfwielen.

Drive wheel turned and spokes milled.

Drive wheel detail.

Bearing blocks with wheels and counterweights mounted.

Mounted connecting rods.

Walschaert frame fit on the chassis.

Parts of the Walschaert scissors.

Partially finished control rods for Walschaert control.

Walschaert steering mounted.

Walschaert steering and crosshead.

Brake pad with springs.

Brake mechanism.

Brake pad with reinforcement.

Water pump eccentric.

Mounted suspension.

Cylinder with steam  chest.

Smokebox.

Cylinders and smokebox mounted on the chassis.

The lighting should also not be missing.

Sheet metal of the cabin.

Running boards.

On the left the sand dome, on the right the steam dome.

The chimney is also ready.

The steam boiler with all supports for the accessories.

The jackets of the steam boiler are mounted together with a number of accessories.

Detail of the chimney, sand dome and steam dome.

The cabin is already taking shape.

The locomotive with cabin.