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Hi,

I'm looking for a set of blueprints or schematics to build a simple locomotive - i.e. 0-4-0 or -0-6-0. I do plan on scratchbiulding the entire thing. Any recommendations?

Thanks!
 

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No, but I'm sure I speak for everyone, let us followith your build!
 

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Well, if 16 mm scale narrow gauge UK/Colonial outline is your thing the a good starting point might be here

https://www.16mm.org.uk/

A couple of links with comprehensive drawings and build info' associated with that site -

http://trains.de.jardin.free.fr/minidampf/brazil_uk/contents.html

https://www.16mm.org.uk/resources/drawings/locomotives/

Or you could go down the route that some do and incorporate parts from one of the established manufacturers like Roundhouse http://www.roundhouse-eng.com/ into your final project, like boilers, motions, cylinder/valves, etc' - avoids the unknown knowns in such an enterprise.

It all come down to what floats your boat, or boiler. Max
 
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Hi,

I'm looking for a set of blueprints or schematics to build a simple locomotive - i.e. 0-4-0 or -0-6-0. I do plan on scratchbiulding the entire thing. Any recommendations?

Thanks!
Peter Jones did a small book Garden Railways No.4 on building an 0-4-0 that he called Dacre. I think he predominantlynused Roundhouse Parts.

http://www.talyllynrailwayshop.co.u...s-4-First-steps-in-building-a-Steam-Loco.html

This may also be an option from Camden. Pretty close to your needs.

https://www.camdenmin.co.uk/collections/laser-cut-parts-for-ellie-the-steam-tram-locomotive

Also Roundhouse do Live Steam Loco Kits.

http://www.roundhouse-eng.com/

For complete scratchbuilding search for thisnclassic from a longbttime ago.

https://www.teepublishing.co.uk/books/building-model-steam-locomotives/
 

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Many thanks for the suggestions. I'll checkl them out! And yes, I post updates on the build when it happens.