Train tank - photo

[mklotz]

Still though, how cool would it be to build something like that? The only thing stopping me is time and money, both are in short supply.

A full size reproduction would be a bit much - in both time and money. A model, though, is possible.

One of the fellows on our model engine forum built an exquisite working model of the Lombard Log Hauler. You might enjoy looking through his build log...

http://www.modelenginemaker.com/inde...ic,6515.0.html

Pack a lunch. It's a long, but detailed, description though well worth the time to read it.

Right now, he's documenting his next build of a Marion steam shovel...

Chris's Marion 91 Steam Shovel

Just as impressive and instructive.