This is a project intended to begin the process of adding at least half a dozen of these 'F' series locomotives to my roster for the Buntingford Branch. The basis of the models is the Gibson kit which has been around for a while. Falcon Brassworks list on on their site as unavailable, but it my be again soon. Who knows? I also understand NuCast is working with SE Finescale to revise their offering also.

My choice, like it or not, is the Gibson kit as that is the only one available right now. They will be built to P4 standards. Helping me along with the process is Justin Newitt of Rumney Models, who has just produced an etched chassis kit for me for P4/EM. This seemed an easier option than fretting out at least six sets of frames.

I plan on adding a commentary here every now and then just to share my thoughts on building these locomotives, starting with this one:

Which is not only the subject of the (very good) drawings mentiomed above, but seems to have been a Buntingford loco for most of its life.

Anyway, lets see what happens...

Best,
Marcus