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Now this I really like! Why, it would be great in LNWR black or Midland crimson! Or even better, LNWR red like the LNWR Greater Britain 2-2-2-2 locomotive! I know because I've seen pictures of models. If this baby had the same tender from the first one but with LNWR features, that would make it sweet and charming. All the same, fantastic model, Sir! However, if I made a suggestion or two, it would be making the chimney the same high as the dome, sticking a whistle on top of the cab roof and making the buffers bottle-shaped like the LNWR locomotives. Plus, the steps at the front could be moved back slightly to where the splashers end and handrails on either side going along from the smokebox along the boiler to the firebox as well as some attached to the cabsides and tender would make it a nice touch.

If I had Shapeways, I would've gotten some as well as freelance tender locomotives. Did you get my suggestion?

That's very clever, Tom! I ought to do the same with some Hornby 4-wheel coaches and modify them.

E-Bay, of course. As for the 14xx body, I can always shorten it.

Those are some fine looking locos, my good man! Why, they are indeed similar to the early Meccano O Gauge tinplate trains, of course! The livery on the finished locomotive is very much reminiscent to that of the Great Western Railway, the oldest railway company in Britain that has remained the same since 1835 when it was first formed. The LNWR George the Fifth Locomotive is one of my favourite Pre-Grouping steam locomotives. I was wondering if it was possible to make an LNWR tender locomotive using the chassis of this Hornby 0-4-0: The running board is straight and flat, the loco is an inner-cylinder engine and it has a Belpaire firebox, short chimney like the LNWR Whale 4-4-0s and 4-6-0s and smokebox with the LNWR piano-front and is also reminiscent of the LNWR Improved Precedent Class 2-4-0 (another LNWR locomotive I have a soft spot for), SE&CR D Class 4-4-0 and the Midland Railway Class 2 4-4-0. The tender has a Midland and LNWR flare and aesthetic to it. What do you think, Sir? Are you willing to give it a try?

Those are some fine-looking coaches! Perfect for the Pre-Grouping Era and on toy-like layouts, too!

How so? I did own a Hornby Terrier in GWR livery (Portishead) and the Hornby Oliver model once.

I've just ordered a Hornby 14xx body and Terrier chassis - I am using these to create a freelance 0-6-0 tank engine. I once drew up plans for it.

Yes, I have always liked these 4-4-0s because of their elegant and refined design without the outside frames.

I have made an LNWR 19-inch Express Goods 4-6-0 using that complete with LNWR fittings and tender. I am welcome to share pictures of it with anyone if they like. I am currently working on an LMS Belpaire boiler and firebox version of it (which should have been completed by now if the damn LNWR Whale tender I require from Bachmann spares that my local dealer has ordered from Bachmann ever arrives).

That is a pretty awesome and marvellous tank engine. I'd see it working at a dockyard or taking a local passenger or freight train along a branch line.

I might find one of them each and give it a try in the future.

This loco looks marvellous and nice! Could you make a 4-4-0 version of this without the outside cylinders and such?

I must say this is quite a model. Any clerestory coaches in the GNR livery to haul?

Last Wednesday.

Yes, thought so. How is your Mogul going?

Perhaps scratchbuilding's an option?

That's a thought. Maybe make a freelance 4-2-2 Single-Wheeler locomotive? One that has Victorian/early-to-mid Edwardian flavour.

This is a project I am working on: I am recreating a replica of the Bing LNWR George the Fifth 2mm floor train set. The chassis you see here is a cut-down Lone Star A4 chassis modified to resemble a 4-4-0 chassis. Prior to photography, the running-board and front buffer-beam have been fitted on. The body is being constructed from scratch as well as the tender and coaches. I will also run on Lone Star 000 diecast metal track. Also, I am dedicating the finished models to the LNWR George the Fifth Society.

Good grief, it's been over a year since I last posted something! Well, I'm think of something and pull it out of my sleeve considering the 75th Anniversary of the Thomas franchise.

I used to have the same wagons in my old Thomas the Tank Engine wind-up trains. I wonder what it would be like to make some modern versions of these today.

What a fantastic model, Sir! This would delight children and adults in a train set as well!

I'd be glad to because that is what I shall do.

Does it really? Where can I find this rarity? I would love to recreate this set in honour and tribute to the LNWR George the Fifth Project.

Dear Sir, I have made a remarkable discovery of what could be Early 2mm N Scale models. I made a post about it just now: What do you think? Would this set be a forerunner to Lone Star and their OOO Gauge models? -Mike.