Updates 12/2

I have lots of projects underway so I thought I'd share the status for the interested T-scalers out there.

• Couplers:  Revised coupler with incorporated air hose and articulation completed and has been adopted as the standard coupler for CCE Models T-scale trains.  This coupler looks good, and it does uncouple via a gentle vertical "poke" on the shank with a small (.15mm or so) wire.  Given my lack of real coupling/uncoupling operations, this will serve well enough.  I would prefer it was made in a stronger plastic, but that will come in time with developments in 3D printing.
• C40-8W:  Test model was received and everything fits together well.  A couple minor revisions in the details which are so fine that they don't even print.  3 different cab versions and 2 different radiator versions are available.  Cabs:  Low headlight/Low numberboards (UP, CSX),  Hi headlight/Low numberboards (CR, NS),  Low headlight/Hi numberboards
• Metra MP36/Gallery Car Commuter train:  All prototype design work is done and prototypes on the way for this very ambitious project.  This series of models is unique in that they are all designed to be configured in either of two variations:  An "Operator" version with the standard TGauge chassis and couplers (for those who want to run them interchangeably with the standard models) as well as a "Prototype" version with CCE Couplers, more detailed underframes, etc.  The Prototype version MP36 won't be powered if the dummy Blomberg M trucks are used, however it could be powered if the sideframes of the stock trucks were sanded down and the Blombergs cannibalized.  Or it can be pushed by one of the Gallery cars, which are also designed to accept powered chassis, but equipped with CCE Couplers.   I plan to custom decorate a "train set" of these in the Metra Rock Island heritage scheme, consisting of  locomotive, gallery cab car, and two gallery coach cars, and would be glad to also make some for interested customers.  Did I mention the locomotive and cab car will have lighted headlights.  
• Structures:  Received the test print of the turntable and it came out reasonably well, but I wanted to tweak a couple of things.  I'm working on a diorama of the Sharonville Engine Facility that contains the engine house and turntable--and fits completely on a single sheet of paper.  This, plus the Metra train set, I hope to exhibit next spring at some train shows.  Miltons is nearly completed.  I have not done the windows yet, and intend to use my decal film technique. 
• Misc:  Revised the Roller Bearing trucks to have a more accurate profile.  Revised the 45' dry van trailer with better details.  Testing a Zn2 scale Arch Bar truck that were custom designed for a customer.

Stay posTed!  Jesse