TRS Services

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SHOP WORK-

Shop work-  Photo gallery of various jobs

SEVEN Accucraft GS4/GS5 locomotives on shop board

Aster S2 Kits (two to build)

Aster Great Northern S2 Built 45 hours

Accucraft AC12 Cab forward completely broken down in a box

Boiler conversion-

TRS in conjunction with “Boilers by Justin” offer conversion of multi-fuel boiler: butane, alcohol, and coal fired.

Guide on coal firing a Gauge 1 locomotive: Aster K4

The latest coal fired conversion in action is a Accucraft Mogul

Newest conversion for coal burning is the:
Aster Hudson (1)
Aster K4 (1)
Aster Mikado (2)
Aster Allegheny (1)
Accucraft CP Hudson(1)
Aster Berkshire (1)

Custom Builds-

Offering unique limited productions by customer order only.

Triple R services jointed with RMC to convert Accucraft cab forwards  (AC12) to earlier versions (AC6).  Alan Redeker of RMC work with Ryan Bednarik for the mechanical components and weathering.

AC-6 running performance-

Finished AC6 with weathering by Ryan

Retrofits-

We have done a variety of conversions of locomotives with live steam components

Norfolk and Western Class J #611 4-8-4 locomotive from electric to coal fired live steamsteam

Steam in the Garden article: N&W J611

Final boiler design

Offering a wide range of services from upgrades to repairs with the purpose of enhancing your steam experience.

Accucraft GS4- over two dozen have been serviced given the locomotive proper functioning and top performance
Article about the process of overhauling the Accucraft GS4

Accucraft Cab Forward AC12 breakdown

Accucraft AC12 overhaul (thanks to the guidance of Gordon Watson)-
Similiar to the GS4 over a dozen have been serviced given the locomotive proper functioning and top performance as seen in this video: Cab Forward

Other services- Track, supplies and parts

Custom made track- track frame that are made from light weight aluminum are offered for permanent and portable setups:

Customer setup on track layout with full services offered: build, setup, track work and service plan

TRS work schedule is full for 2011. TRS shops are only taking work orders via reservations for 2012, please call to schedule work May 2012 we will confirm back a work slot. In order to be efficient in our efforts to do a proper job in a timely manner it is necessary to schedule accordingly (project can range up to 18 months to get onto the workshop bench depending on complexity). A deposit (not required) would guarantee a spot on our work schedule.

Please keep in mind that our shop is our other job!!