#50 Ton Whitcomb Switcher

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cerulean light
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I don't really know how to make a suggestion and my English isn't very good so I'll try not to say too much so basically I'll just say I'd love to be able to drive this 😍

I took the image from here and there is some history too https://www.trha.ca/trha/collections/locomotives/50-ton-whitcomb-centre-cab-switcher/

This 50 Ton Diesel-Electric Whitcomb center-cab switcher is the workhorse at the Toronto Railway Museum. After acquiring it in 2007, our teams of volunteers brought its

cunning cloud
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i mean, weve already got the small one, so some parts like the cab would be done already

cerulean light
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Yeah! it's a pity that I don't have the knowledge or the talent or a pc to be able to make the model 😢

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In fact I've also seen this https://derailvalley.fandom.com/wiki/DH4_Diesel_Road-Switcher it's not as pretty as the photo I uploaded but they look very similar

Derail Valley Wiki

The DH4 Diesel Road-Switcher is a diesel-hydraulic engine with 4 powered axles. It will likely be a middle-of-the-road engine that is more powerful than shunters like the DE2, while still retaining remote controller compatibility. It will be able to be used in multiple unit, but can't power a slug. It is planned for release as part of the Simula...

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It looks very pretty with its ladder. (I don't know how to edit the main message and add more images)

heavy cedar
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Ive seen this loco in person a few times

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The Toronto engine

high cipher
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We have a 44 tonner here in my hometown railway museum. Didn't think much of it till today but these are absolutely adorable diesel engines.

cerulean light
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"adorable" I think is an excellent word to describe them (also in Spanish means exactly the same 🤭 )

wheat ridge
high cipher
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I believe you're correct. Siderods or connecting rods. I think both work