Locomotive Cowcatchers

This is a turn of the century cowcatcher pilot replacement part for the Model Power N-Scale 4-4-0/2-6-0 locomotives. This particular cowcatcher is based loosely on the appearnce of Grand Canyon Railway No. 29, and dimensions were referenced from Locomotive Cyclopedia of American Practice, (1909 Edition, via Google Books). 

To assemble, use some ~0.2mm wire to make the uncoupling lever, and CA in place on the 3 supports (copper wire in picture). Use a ~0.5mm wire to make the brake hose detail if desired. (I used a staple for this.) The cowcatcher is designed to take a micro trains Z-Scale magne-matic coupler with a trimmed trip pin. The mounting hole needs to be enlarged with a pin vise in order to fit the 00-90 screw. 

My model was printed on a Prusa SL1S using Siraya Tech Smoky Black resin. I have included my project (.3mf) file that includes edited supports for easy printing on a prusaslicer-compatiable device. 

Update: June 2025
Added a second model for the Bachmann N-scale Ten Wheeler.

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