LNWR18901910 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 As you can tell by the title, I am working on another model, this time in realistic territory... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_Railway_2511_Class Yes, the Midland Railway Yankee Mogul! Sure, no RTR models or kits of this locomotive exist, not even in this scale, but until now, a model of such an example is currently being made by me from a Bachmann GWR 43xx 2-6-0 from the 2000s and a Johnson 3F tender as well as a D49 Shire cab are being used together. Sure, they were all scrapped long before the formation of the LMS, but for me, this is a fun project to do and blood, sweat and tears (along with some compromises) are worth it. I may not have any WIP pictures because I want to keep the final version a surprise for you all. This will be the first 00 Gauge recreation of the MR 2511 Class to date! I, along with a friend, are doing well together on this project and that itself is going good. Assembly of the locomotive is going well, but painting, lining, numbering and decal application will be the next steps. Let;s hope for the best! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR18901910 Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 Umm. Why is this in the Industrial section? Oh, sorry. I meant it for the Workbench section. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted October 27, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 27, 2018 Well, however the model turns out, you get my vote for best thread title of the year. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 The Schenectady built ones are quite good looking, though I may be a bit biased to my home state. Look forward to seeing this progress. Though I must say, the Baldwin built ones have a bit more of a hybrid look to them that appeals to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 (edited) This will be the first 00 Gauge recreation of the MR 2511 Class to date! Fair enough. Of course, the 'Premier Scale' has been here already, built by Roger Chapman: Source: Both from the Gauge 0 Guild Gallery David Edited October 28, 2018 by Isambarduk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted October 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2018 I only has a conversation yesterday about building a GN version, but we both have been unable to find drawings for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 More appropriate for Modifying and detailing RTR - now moved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Some years ago, Wildswan did a book on the Midland version, it may still be in print, though of course you may already have it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2865 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Some years ago, Wildswan did a book on the Midland version, it may still be in print, though of course you may already have it. Possibly still available through the Midland society. Got my copy maybe 6-12 months ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted October 28, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2018 One possibility I've thought about is adapting a Bachmann HO model: http://mrr.trains.com/news-reviews/staff-reviews/2012/06/Bachmann-ho-scale-2-6-0-mogul depends how accurate you want it to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I only has a conversation yesterday about building a GN version, but we both have been unable to find drawings for them. I'm sure there were drawings in Railway Modeller in the 1980s. There was also an article building a 2mm model in MRJ 86 and 87. http://www.modelrailwayjournal.com/issue.php?s=86 Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR18901910 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Well, however the model turns out, you get my vote for best thread title of the year. Really? Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR18901910 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 The Schenectady built ones are quite good looking, though I may be a bit biased to my home state. Look forward to seeing this progress. Though I must say, the Baldwin built ones have a bit more of a hybrid look to them that appeals to me. True, true. I was thinking of using an Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 as a basis for the 2501 Class, but the trouble is getting it to work in the tender what with its wiring and all, so that's probably for a future project. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR18901910 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Some years ago, Wildswan did a book on the Midland version, it may still be in print, though of course you may already have it. Thanks, but I don't have it...yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR18901910 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 More appropriate for Modifying and detailing RTR - now moved. Thank you. Fair enough. Of course, the 'Premier Scale' has been here already, built by Roger Chapman: Source: Both from the Gauge 0 Guild Gallery David Wow! What a marvellous engine! Pardon me for asking, but does it run in both directions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 ... does it run in both directions? It's not my model, of course, but I would assume so; 7mm models are quite sophisticated these days ;-) David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR18901910 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 One possibility I've thought about is adapting a Bachmann HO model: http://mrr.trains.com/news-reviews/staff-reviews/2012/06/Bachmann-ho-scale-2-6-0-mogul depends how accurate you want it to be. I have studied the model carefully, so removal of the valve gear in place of the valve gear the 2501s had would be quite a challenge and not for the faint of hearts as I have been told. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted October 29, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2018 I'm sure there were drawings in Railway Modeller in the 1980s. Jason Indeed in the RM, but not until 1998. RM 1998 March, with follow up corrections in May & June issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted October 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 30, 2018 I wrote the Wild Swan book referred to above and built the Scale7 Schenectady that featured in MRJ and RM; I also wrote to RM with some corrections to the drawings that were featured in that magazine. If you can't get hold of a copy of the Supplement No. 1 to Midland Record (the Wild Swan book) I can try scanning the drawings in my copy for you. PM me if you want me to. Dave Hunt 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR18901910 Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) I wrote the Wild Swan book referred to above and built the Scale7 Schenectady that featured in MRJ and RM; I also wrote to RM with some corrections to the drawings that were featured in that magazine. If you can't get hold of a copy of the Supplement No. 1 to Midland Record (the Wild Swan book) I can try scanning the drawings in my copy for you. PM me if you want me to. Dave Hunt Why, yes. Please do, that would be a big help. Edited November 1, 2018 by LNWR18901910 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted November 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2018 OK. I'm a bit tied up at present looking after grandchildren for the half term holiday but next week I'll see what I can do. I may even be able to find the original drawings I did but can't promise. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Indeed in the RM, but not until 1998. RM 1998 March, with follow up corrections in May & June issues. Ah. Must be a different article as I wasn't buying Railway Modeller in the 1990s. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted November 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2018 Didn't Tim Watson (is that the name) build one in 2 mm many years ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Didn't Tim Watson (is that the name) build one in 2 mm many years ago? I think that was the one in MRJ issues 86 and 87. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted November 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) Tim Watson did make a Baldwin mogul in 2mm but it was a GNR one which was somewhat different in detail from the Midland ones. The Schenectady in MRJ was my 7mm MR No. 2517. If anyone is interested I will try to post some photographs of it. Tim and I corresponded many times about the Baldwins and he gave me some of the photographs that I used in the Wild Swan book. Dave Edited November 2, 2018 by Dave Hunt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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