paulprice Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Like most moddellers I have accumilated a number of extra locomotives from previous projects, or bargain buys for projects for rainy days. Currently Im building an LMS based layout, but I have a number of GWR 45xx, 14xx and Hall locomotives I that are not turning a wheel, so I was thinking into turning them into LMS locomotives. I already have plans for converting an m7 into a Johnson 0-4-4t but what can I do with the other locomotives I need some ideas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Tricky one. I cannot think of many options there. You may be better off simply selling the get stuff to fund your mms purchases. Particularly when you look at the quality of recent releases. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Thumper Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 The Halls could provide useful chassis if you were to scratchbuild or kitbash some inherited LNWR 4-6-0 engines and the like. Likewise, a 14xx chassis could provide motive power for a model of one of these. http://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=class&id=424251&type=S&page=gallery again it depends on how far you want to go and how much kitbuilding/bashing/ Scratch experience you have and the confidence you have to have a go. However, if you did such models they would look great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Funnily enough I was thinking about the webb 2-4-2ts I think my branch line may eventually find one employed, and to be honest scratch building can be fun, sometimes, eventually lol Thats all part of the fun of N gauge if only it was as easy as 00 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Well I finally found the motivation to start the M7 conversion, and its going, well its progressing I may post some pictures but its beginning to look if you squint and close one eye, and view from a distance like a LMS Johnson 0-4-4t Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Well this is it so far, still lots to do but I think its getting there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Still lots of work to complete on the locomotive but it seems to fit in well in the branch platform Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 well I think its about time the loco went through the paint shops and I think a coat of black is in order, depending upon how successful this is it may lead to another posting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 I've also been working on some basic improvements to the Fowler tenders on some of my fleet, without resorting to complete rebuilds or excessive cost The progress so far is rather basic, but at least it will avoid the "cloned" look you see on layouts with identical tenders in circulation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 well I am at the stage where the coal loads need to be added and the weathering of each loco had started hopefully I will get that well worn work horse look? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 My Johnson 1P nears completion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 Well the locomotive is nearly complete and only needs a few little jobs completing before she enters the paint shop again for some light weathering to give it that work like look Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Well pretty much completed, weathered and ready for use, with my latest build Fairburn alongside, now I must get on with the Stannier 2-6-4t conversion I have planned Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Seeing as I have now built to Fairburn tanks I'm wondering if I can convert one to a Stannier tank, is this conversion worth it, as unless I aim for a 2 cylinder version the difference is tiny? Please help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I thought the ivatt, fowler fairburn and stannier heavy tanks were essentially the same design but with each designer adding their own improvements to what had gone before Increasing power, fuel capacity or ease of maintenance as each saw fit. As always, willing to be educated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 I know I'm probably showing a huge gap in my knowledge but I thought to also, but I think the Fairburn had a slightly shorter wheelbase? Though I think the original 3 cylinder Stannier version had a different cab door, I maybe wrong, which to quote "is not unusual" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I believe the wheelbase did change between some designs, however I'm not sure it'll be that noticeable on a 2mm model! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 I don't think the wheelbase will be much of an issue, especially when you consider the compromises we have been living with for ages. That's if I get back to working on the projects, but I have had one of those days where everything just goes wrong. Oh well back to work soon, at least that will take my mind of it lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted April 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2014 Fowler and Stanier 2-6-4Ts had driving wheels spaced at 8' + 8' 6" in the old tradition of Midland six-coupled engines. Fairburn tightened that up to 7' 7" + 7' 9" or just over a foot less on the total coupled wheelbase. Ivatt didn't design a 2-6-4T. There's a photo of a Stanier 2-cylinder engine here. I'd say your model is already a pretty good likeness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Thanks for the kind comment I think I need to try and realign the cylinders with the steam pipes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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