Its amazing what a day off from work can achieve.

Following test fitting of the body onto the chassis for motor clearances etc, work has continued to scratchbuild all the under body detail for 317. All the side frame, footboard, brake gear, springing and W iron is now fabricated complete and fitted on to 317 for its initial test run.

http://youtu.be/w7tZ0oYpFJA

A bit of time needs to be spent cleaning the wheels to improve running, otherwise its ready to go. Weight distribution is spot on and pulling power is more than sufficient for a loco this size and the layout it will be running on.

A couple of test run photos to complete the post...once the final parts of the main build are complete (roof hatch and details) painting and final fitting of roof to body, body to chassis can be completed.