tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064796956302169303.post1955284736457092860..comments2024-03-25T02:21:43.523-04:00Comments on 30Squares: E. L. Moore's GeneralJ D Lowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07907821767203109311noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064796956302169303.post-64886355638694201942016-11-09T06:35:50.652-05:002016-11-09T06:35:50.652-05:00His EVRR layout did have very sharp curves and ste...His EVRR layout did have very sharp curves and steep grades. So maybe he chose that particular loco because it could handle sharp curves.<br /><br />He stated a few times in his letters that the electrical side of layout building gave him trouble. He even turned down MR's offer to have him write an 'N Scale Primer' because he didn't think he could do or explain how to do wiring, here's the link,<br /><br />https://30squaresofontario.blogspot.ca/2016/04/e-l-moore-almost-household-name-in-n.html<br /><br />but, I suspect he would have liked the sound if someone could get it up and running for him.J D Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07907821767203109311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064796956302169303.post-70090939356716237952016-11-09T03:26:00.217-05:002016-11-09T03:26:00.217-05:00This engine looks a lot like Mantua's Belle of...This engine looks a lot like Mantua's Belle of the '80s. It isn't, of course. In comparing his modernized "General" to the Belle the details of the General's frame are there; the driver wheel base and position of the steam chest. But the Belle could have been the inspiration for Moore's conversion.<br /><br />BTW Model R.R. Equipment Corp suggested The General had a minimum radius of 14". Perhaps another hint about his layout design?<br /><br />I have 3 Generals and have repowered these little gems for others. They can be made into fabulous runners if you know what to do with them. After repowering there is even enough room in the tender for DCC and possibly even sound! Wonder what Moore would have thought of that?Derrell Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14489276851661331648noreply@blogger.com