The above is reproduced for educational purposes only. It is a comparison chart of L1, V3 and N class. Photos come from the LNER Encyclopedia and SEMG, my thanks to them.

After discussion on Sean's L1 blog, found here: Sean's L1 Blog , I've decided to throw my hat into the ring as I have always wanted one of these locomotives for my Eastern Region themed layout.

The difference between my build and Sean's will be in all likelihood choice of chassis. Sean is advocating the 2MT, and I am leaning towards using a Bachmann N Class chassis. Hopefully our two trains of thought will produce two very similar locomotives, if not wholly identical due to preferences.

I already have a spare (and defunct) V3 lying around, so it has been broken up at home, and is making its way via post to university.

And plans are already afoot to break a Bachmann B1 up for spare parts (cylinders, cab and similar) towards another kitbash as well as this one.

More as the parts come in - I've now got a Stirling Single and an L1 in the works...!