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I’m pretty sure Bachmann will now produce a model of No2 Edward, as I’ve almost completed a model of the said loco in consistent proportions to their Thomas range locos.
The model is based on the running gear of a playmobile US style 4-4-0. One was acquired sometime back at an auction, so fans of this range might want to turn away now given how little of that loco has survived.
The model relies on a 4 wheel tender drive which to me looks very close to an LGB style mechanism. To keep the build simple I’ve stuck with having a 4 wheel tender. Though, it wouldn’t be too difficult to create a 6 wheel one by adding a pony truck hidden by new extended frames.
The loco body was removed from the push along 4-4-0 chassis and some of the black plastic was cut away to allow a flat top surface from which to build the loco body.
The loco body was built in my usual style, starting with a piece of UPVC pipe for the boiler. Most of the superstructure is of styrene/plasticard. The cab roof is from aluminium sheet as this retains its shape.
Castings from GRS we’re sourced for :- cab fittings; chimney and hand rail knobs. The chimney is a gauge 3 one for a GWR 14XX. The dome is also from GRS being intended for Argyll. The safety valves are from a pair of pop rivets.
I’ve got to decide whether the finished model
has a face or proper smoke box door (or perhaps both as interchangeable). I think I’d prefer a smoke box door and a disc with a painted face as per practice on Thomas days on heritage railways.
One outstanding task is to make the coupling rods.
It’ll probably get painted next week, and it
may make an appearance at the “Three Counties Show” at Hinckley in November as part of ‘Crib Lane Loco Shed’ which I’m taking along.
I think the intention of the event is
to raise money for BBCs Children in Need. My better half says if someone makes a significant offer to buy the loco I should donate the proceeds to that cause!
The model is based on the running gear of a playmobile US style 4-4-0. One was acquired sometime back at an auction, so fans of this range might want to turn away now given how little of that loco has survived.
The model relies on a 4 wheel tender drive which to me looks very close to an LGB style mechanism. To keep the build simple I’ve stuck with having a 4 wheel tender. Though, it wouldn’t be too difficult to create a 6 wheel one by adding a pony truck hidden by new extended frames.
The loco body was removed from the push along 4-4-0 chassis and some of the black plastic was cut away to allow a flat top surface from which to build the loco body.
The loco body was built in my usual style, starting with a piece of UPVC pipe for the boiler. Most of the superstructure is of styrene/plasticard. The cab roof is from aluminium sheet as this retains its shape.
Castings from GRS we’re sourced for :- cab fittings; chimney and hand rail knobs. The chimney is a gauge 3 one for a GWR 14XX. The dome is also from GRS being intended for Argyll. The safety valves are from a pair of pop rivets.
I’ve got to decide whether the finished model
has a face or proper smoke box door (or perhaps both as interchangeable). I think I’d prefer a smoke box door and a disc with a painted face as per practice on Thomas days on heritage railways.
One outstanding task is to make the coupling rods.
It’ll probably get painted next week, and it
may make an appearance at the “Three Counties Show” at Hinckley in November as part of ‘Crib Lane Loco Shed’ which I’m taking along.I think the intention of the event is
to raise money for BBCs Children in Need. My better half says if someone makes a significant offer to buy the loco I should donate the proceeds to that cause!
