3d files for Locomotive shells

[Patrick Finnigan]

Hi,
Does anyone know where I could buy stl files for locomotives to 3d print? I am specifically looking for the Norfolk and Western 2300, which was a 1 off experimental locomotive. I've only seen it offered once in brass. Alternatively,  some detailed drawings where I could model my own would work too.

[chessie system fan]

Welcome to the forum!  I want to say I saw a shell on Shapeways before that place went belly-up.  And I know that plans exist for the Jawn Henry somewhere (either Model Railroader or Mainline Modeler, I think.)  I don't recall specifics, though.

In general, stl files for sale for something like this is rare because of the time and effort to create it vs. the ability of others to misuse the files.

[kiwi_al]

FYI If you want a 3D printed shell of the Jawn Henry and not a stl then contact @draskouasshat . He has test printed one and it looks very good.

[Mark5]

There is a basic side view drawing here: https://www.american-rails.com/jawn-henry.html#

Another side view here: http://paintshop.railfan.net/images/moldover/nw_jawn.html

More detailed drawings are available from the N&W Historical Society for a small fee:

https://www.nwhs.org/archivesdb/detail.php?ID=94967

https://www.nwhs.org/archivesdb/detail.php?ID=141616

https://www.nwhs.org/archivesdb/detail.php?ID=141617

I am pretty sure at least one magazine featured scale drawings (and I probably have that - somewhere  ).

Good luck!

Mark

[Patrick Finnigan]

Thanks everyone for the replies.  A few of those drawings were new to me, and better than what I have been able to find. I would consider buying a print, did @draskouasshat do a thread on it?

[Mark5]

RMC Oct 1976. I think I still have that issue.

(re drawings)

Bottom of this page for Drasko's Jawn:

https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=57671.0

Mark

[Patrick Finnigan]

Thanks. I don't know why I didn't find it when I did a search. The model looks pretty good.