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On the bench is a SR King Arthur “Excalibur” Gladiator Models kit.  So far complete is the main body, chassis, tender and bogies.

we’re just working on the chassis motion now which all runs by it’s own accord on a gentle slope.  We have used 10BA crank screws and tapped the slaters bushes to suit, this will allow for a better apperance, the slide bar motion assembly can be fully removed for painting.

We have been busy repairing some locomotives recently.  Below are some examples of this.  Firsty a poor running WD 8F 90018, there were a number of issues with the running gear, binding, insufficient clearances.  We fully disassembled the chassis to check the conditions of the components, we found bent coulping rods, leading wheel had a sloppy fit on its axel.  All this was repaired and the locomotive fully tested on the rolling road.

So first up we have a Merican Models Peckett 0-6-0 Kit.  This has been fully built now and ready for its final livery in London Transport colours.

Here is the completed locomotive prior to cleaning down.

Details of the Cab and back-plate, all of which is fully removable to allow for painitng.

Model, Chassis & Wheels all primed following a deep clean.  Inspections in progress now for any imperfection within the build.

Welcome all to our new blog from TheLocoWorks LTD, we are a small family part time business specialising in bulding O Gauge Locomotive Kits & rolling stock.  I will start to post here on this topic some projects that are under way.  If anyone would like to discuss specific builds or anything else then please message us.