roof with the cupola and baggage end closest to the viewer,
and the same convention applies later to the work on #3.
I had already started hogging out one of the window openings
when I photographed [4]. These cuts were started by measuring
the rough opening on the Tichy Part No. 8068, 18” x 28” Work
Car windows, and scribing the siding. A small drill, about 1/16”,
made the first holes in the car body, then a sharp X-Acto #11
blade cut the balance of the plastic from the opening, followed
by some needle file action for the final trim. I repeatedly test-fit-
ted the window moldings and used a flat needle file to clean up
the openings and bring them to their final required dimensions.
Although I removed the vertical mullions to better reflect the
car’s existing windows, it’s obvious the new windows don’t
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4. The stock MDC Overton combine that was the start
of TB&T #2 rattled around my roster for decades before
being put to a better use. I had already started cutting
an extra window opening when this photo was shot.
Logging cabooses - 3
MRH-Oct 2014
