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A video documenting the creation of my 00 Gauge WW1 ROD 'Pershing' Baldwin 2-8-0 WW1, based on the an often forgotten workhorse of Railway Operating Division, during WW1.
Constructed between 1916 and 1919, 1500 Baldwin 2-8-0’s were built for use by the War Department during WW1. These locomotives, gained the title of Pershing’s named after General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces on the Western Front.
Interestingly, the locomotives also gained other nicknames, depending on they arrived. Locomotives which arrived during the conflict gained the name Pershings, ones that arrived after the Armistices, gained the name Felton and Locomotives ordered after January 10th 1919, gained the names of Slade.
After the war, a number of locomotives purchased by the French, and were converted, being classified as the 140C under the formation of the SNCF in 1937. Some of purchased locomotives were later converted into large tank engines.
Today it is believed there are 3 Pershing’s in various forms preserved today, most notably US Army 101, which is on display at the National Railroad Museum, in the USA. 
In this video I show you step by step how I transformed this Bachmann 'Consolidation' 2-8-0, fitted with Bachmann's Value DCC Sound, into a unique WW1 Workhorse. 
Hope you enjoy!

 

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A look at eagerly anticipated 00 Gauge BL 13.5 inch Howitzer Railgun "Boche Buster" from Oxford Rail.
The model throughout features a high level of detail, including extensively detailed undercarriage, barrel, and breech, heavy die-cast construction, as well as a wealth of separately fitted parts, such as pipe work and chains. The vivid WW1 cameo livery has been recreated to a very high standard and is a work of art in it's own right! Despite it size, "Boche Buster" has no trouble in negotiating 2nd radius curves and pointwork.  
In this video we see 'Boche Buster' paired with Railway Operating Division (ROD) Khaki 'Dean Goods', ROD 2308 (fitted with Coastal Digital Sound), and armored stores car, being hauled into front.
Hope you enjoy!

 

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First run of the rake of 9 Ambulance Coaches  yesterday, behind Bachmann ROD 2-8-0, ROD 1918. Really is quite the sight! However the real thing would of been 16 coaches long! 
Massive thanks to Declan for the 3 recent additions to the train, plus the figures.

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Made a start on a new loco project today, kitbashing a RWS Green Goblin / aka Percy (Avonside 0-4-0st) into a WW1 ROD Baldwin 0-4-0st. 
First step was to cut down the bunk and give it a totally new shape. I did this by sawing off the top half of the bunk, leveling it with the cabsides, before angling off. Once happy I then used plaster card to create sloped rear.

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More progress on the  WW1 ROD Baldwin 0-4-0st kitbash project
With the bunker shaped and filled, I made a start on removing the running plate, cutting in front of the cab and just behind the cylinders. Once complete, I then moved the filler cap from the centre to the front of the saddle, ready for the addition of the 2 sander domes.

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A look at the all new Bachmann ROD 2-8-0 in WW1 Railway Operating Division Black, fitted with Digital Sound from Wheeltappers DCC Sound. 
Over 520 ROD 2-8-0 were built during WW1, with many serving on the Western Front, hauling Supply and Troop Trains, as well as some civilian services. This latest incarnation of the popular Robinson O4 2-8-0 from Bachmann, depicts ROD 1918 in ROD Black Livery. Despite it's similar looks to previous releases, the model has received a whole host of tooling changes, capturing the look of these locomotives as they served on the Western Front. 
The model features a high detail, including fine handrails, extensively detailed cab interior, as well as a weighty die-cast construction, with a powerful and smooth mechanism. I've also fitted the model with Digital Sound from Wheeltappers DCC Sound.
In this video we see the ROD in action, hauling a WW1 Ambulance Train.
Hope you enjoy!

 

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Been another busy day in the loft, this time starting yet another WW1 ROD kitbash, this time, converting a Bachmann Porter into a ROD Baldwin 0-6-0T.
Today's work saw the most challenging part of the conversion, building a totally new cab from scratch. For this I measured and cut the new cab section from a sheet of plastic, before test glueing them to the base of the original cab. Creating the front section was the most challenging, as I hard to create a arch for the firebox. 
With the new cab assembled, I then started on added the coal rails to the bunker, using brass wire. 
Very pleased with the results so far, just need to add some more details, sort the side tanks and give them all a coat of paint before reassembling. 

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Day 2 of the ROD Baldwin 0-6-0T build!
Scratch built the two new side tanks, which fit over the original one. Bit of fettling was required to get them around the pipework. 
Scratch built a set of cab steps, plus the front and rear buffer beams, using the spare buffers from my ROD 0-4-0st build. 
With the parts complete, I test assembled the locomotive and even gave it a quick test run! Very pleased with the result so far. Still a lot more to do, including fitting DCC sound.

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More progress today on the ROD Baldwin 0-6-0ST, starting with successful hardwiring my first DCC Sound Decoder. The sound file is a special commissioned file from Digitrains, using there USA Dock Tank Sound File with US Hooter Whistles. Really does sound the part!
Next up, I continued work with the handrails, pipework, water filler caps and added the Smokebox Dart, before sanding down ready for painting.
Over the moon with how the models looking so far! Let me know what you think?

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9 hours ago, PannierTanker14 said:

These locos are looking great. The transformation from a good loco to a brilliant one is fascinating to see!

Thanks ever so much mate! So pleased with how she's turned out so far! Still plenty more to do

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On 19/09/2019 at 01:12, SteelAndSoot said:

Where do you find out about these different engines used by the ROD?

 

Definitely asking for a friend and not for any other reason 

Hi mate! Sorry for the late reply. 

It's this one here! Really is in valuable for images and info on the ROD!

Can't recommend it enough!

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Got up at this morning to make the most of warm weather before work.

Perfect weather for priming and painting the components for the Baldwin 0-6-0T.

I started off by adding the etch brass lamp irons to the cab, bunker and front running plate, before taking the model outside for priming and painting. Looking at the pictures I have, I would of guess the locos would of been black. 

 

 

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ROD Baldwin 0-6-0T is almost finished! 
Another early start before work saw chain link couplings added to the buffer beams, the ROD markings and numbers added, before reassembling the model. 
Still got a few pipes to add, along with a more permanent mount for the speaker.  
I'm over the moon with how it's turned out so far. 
Let me know what you think.

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