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	Shay 7 started as a standard Bachmann Shay, In this case I stripped it down to the frame.
	Added a new boiler, bunker, running boards, and built up a frame and tank over a third dummy truck
	Closeup of the exhaust pipe running from the engine assembly to the smokebox and stack
	The steam supply line from the steam dome to the cylinders
	End beams have been added as well as a smokebox front and stack.  Domes are made from PVC plumbing caps
	Overview of the Engineer's Side
	Cast resin airpump
	Headlight added, pump painted and plumbed appropriately
	Air reservoir and basic details added to the boiler
	The detailing of the boiler backhead
	Boiler assmbly has been painted
	Brakestands have been installed
	As well as the Johnson Bar (Reversing Quadrant)
	The backhead and cab controls have been completed, and everything painted.
	Details beginning to be applied to the Pilot
	Engine assmbly with larger cylinders and blow down pipes installed
	Overhead view of the painted locomotive
	Front 3/4 view
	Cab from the engineer's side
	Cab is taking Shape
	Finished cab in place
	The tank has been finished, and painted with just the tank top left to paint
	She's done!
	Off she goes for a hard days work!