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I have good news and bad news: Good news - I got mine pre-ordered. Bad news - I tried to order the preserved example but sadly couldn't get through to Locomotion at Shildon.

It just so happens that I'm making a Tri-ang Hornby style model of the LNWR George the Fifth 4-4-0 based on the upcoming replica No. 2013 Prince George using the original GEM kit. Unfortunately, the kit I bought lacked instructions and I got into a proper mess. If this body is 3D-printed, would I use it on the Tri-ang L1 or LMS 2P chassis? Or if it's one of those modern models, would a modern Hornby or Bachmann 4-4-0 chassis work for it? Hornby and Bachmann's new modern 4-4-0 chassis might be somewhat complicated with tender wirings and tender pickups and I'm rather 50/50 like most modellers on those. Say, is there a chance you could also make a 1960s Triang-style version with moulded handrails and simplistic features even room for the Triang LMS 2P Chassis? I could show you references of it if you like. If it's on the Hornby LMS 2P tender-drive chassis, that would be a different version but it does reflect the models of the 1980s ad 1990s which is something I am doing lately since last year for Hornby's Centenary Year and that's retro-style models. Feel free to check it out. Also, would you make available to other modellers?

Yow know, the MSWJR had some nice locomotives and rolling stock. I like the MSWJR 'Galloping Alice' Mogul but I also like the NBR-built L Class 4-4-0 the most! These would top the list of 4-4-0 locomotives! I've seen their GWR rebuilds and too be honest, I'm not a big fan of them - their original North British original conditions even with GWR milk churn safety valves make this engines something amazing! In all honesty, I would love to own a fully-built RTR model of one but they are only available in kit-built form and I'm not that good at kit-building. For now, kit-bashing would have to be my only option unless I was to find somebody clever enough to actually make a 3D-printed body of it to stick onto an RTR chassis, then that would be very nice. This thread has been of interest to me and I hope one day we will have RTR rolling stock and locomotives based upon MSWJR stock soon. The striking MSWJR red livery reminds me of the Furness Railway Indian Red and the Midland Railway Crimson Lake. It's a shame that there aren't that much ex-MSWJR rolling stock around anymore but that doesn't stop the preservation movement, though. They are one of my Top 10 4-4-0 steam locomotives.

It's been months since I last posted anything here! So, here's my trip to the Severn Valley Railway which is currently paying host (at the time of writing this post) to the Saint replica: The one thing I am making a model of even if by means altering an old Hornby model, but hey - it's in keeping with the look of it, right? Now, I know these old models aren't nowhere near as highly-detailed or perfect runners as the latest ones, but those things still have such charm in them, right? I actually had a model of Saint Catherine on my layout as I child but that made soon became a non-runner and it would be years before I eventally got a Hornby Saint model only to make it into a model version of the replica from Didcot. I have to say she's coming along nicely but looking for the right transfers, nameplates and numberplates will be a different matter; once I do obtain the right nameplates and numberplates, the model will soon look the part...almost, but then again, it's only a model so what do you expect?

Been a while since I last posted anything, so... If I got my hands on a Bachmann James the Red Engine, I would remove the face and moving eye mechanism, swap the single pony-truck for a double one, alter the running-board slightly to accommodate it, take the original tender boyd off the chassis, scratchbuild a new LNWR-esque one on top of it, hollow out the cab for improvement, add a whistle onto the cab-roof, paint it into the LNWR livery and there we go! A short simplified version of the LNWR 19-inch Express Goods 4-6-0, something which I always wanted to do! I know, I already did this model in LNWR condition, but I can still pull it off with whatever resources I can find. I asked if anyone happened to a Bachmann Edward the Blue Engine that I would make into an LNWR 4-4-0 but so far, nobody responded. If anybody still happens to have one, please let me know by replying to me or private message me. In the meantime, I'll just keep looking. Also, I have plans on making a DMU version of the Dapol Railbus in the near-future for my compact micro layout in a box which will be around sometime in the future.

As you know, I once had a Bachmann Edward the Blue Engine model which I made into an SECR Freelance 4-4-0 for my portable micro layout. Now, I am looking for another Bachmann Edward model to make into an LNWR 4-4-0 inspired by the LNWR George the Fifth Class 4-4-0. There are certain requirements that I must specify: *The model must run on analogue control *The model must be in good working order and a good runner *The model must have the face and moving eye mechanism removed *The model must have both original couplings intact If anyone happens to have one that they can spare, please do get in touch with me and we can work out transaction matters, thank you.

Well, well, well! Nothing much on River Dyke has been done except for the work on the rolling stock, and speaking of which... Just a simple roof-swap I made and I must say that it's not too far off. It compliments my 4-4-0 nicely. I wonder how it'll cope witht he curves on the layout. On closer inspection of the locomotive, I am aware of some areas where they need a bit of touching up on the paint. This I intend to rectify and sort out, hopefully. I was thinking about an LNWR-themed layout originally but maybe one day perhaps. If I find another Bachmann Edward model, I can make that into a simplified version of the LNWR George the Fifth Class 4-4-0 hopefully. For now, I am satisfied with the model and the livery I chose for it. As things are getting back to normal, I am gonna work on the layout, get the track, wiring and controls, get the baseboard made and get the buildings for it. My other layout, Muckford, will soon be in the pipeline by 2022 or 2023. Let's hope for the best!

What origin would this locomotive be - Great Eastern or North Eastern? It looks very interesting. Does it run well in both directions?

Here's my diesel bash that I did years ago and finally got around to showing! I know there's a lack of detail on this Bachmann BR Class 20 but chop off the nose-endand stick another cab on it and there you go! The cab came from a Lima 20 body which was then cut off and stuck into its place. It runs well in both directions and turned out alright. I am aware some modellers have done this before but not in BR Green. Its running number will be added on it soon.

That's the locomotive I attempted once! A BR Class 19, in fact.

What do you mean retire? How can you possibly think that? That's the same mistake I once made a long time ago!

Where can I find the chassis for it? I'm dying to try a similar project or a freelance diesel locomotive!

I can make out WMR on the LNWR coaches - that's exactly the same project I am doing in taking modern train companies and giving them the Steam-era treatment.

Planning on a 4-4-0 tender locomotive?

After watching Budget Model Railways' layout in the box, I was thinking of doing something similar. The layout - as you've guessed - is set in the 1970s and the reason I went with the name is because I had a little Monty Python, The Goodies, Kenny Everett, Dick Emery, Viz Comic, The Young Ones and Spitting Image on my mind into what vignettes and such to add to it like graffiti on the side. It's mainly a freight yard and the only diesels I would use for it would be the Bachmann Junior 0-6-0 diesel shunter modified into a generic BR diesel shunter as well as a modified Bachmann Diesel from Thomas & Friends with removal of the face and eye mechanisms and replaced with a grill front (if I can find one to fit). The rolling stock to be used is mainly wagons made from the Budget Model Railways kits and mounted onto Tri-ang wagon chassis like in the originals but with metal wheels added. I'm sure these kits would count as modern freight rolling stock and maybe a second-hand small tanker wagon painted lime green and yellow and made as a radioactive waste tanker as a reference to the closure of coal mines and switch to nuclear power at the time. Not only that, but there will be some easter eggs on the layout and try to spot how many you can find. I may have to find figures and such and maybe one or two road vehicles for it as I may create a roadside scene. Finding the right box, controls, wiring, track, lock, stock and barrel will take time and money but let's just hope for the best! I hope to complete it once my portable micro layout River Dyke is completed. While River Dyke reflects a time of elegance, formality, dapper refinery and sophistication, Muckford would reflect a time of informality, anarchy, dreariness, and social political upheaval. No track plans yet, but that will come soon once I have the right box according to the video.

I do hope it runs well! In fact, you could make a simplifed micro layout with simplified versions fo real-life locomotives. I know I am.

Nice toy-like mainline diesel!

Really? I suppose I could do that.

Yes, I was thinking of using of something similar for the WMR. Would GNR and LSWR coaches suffice?

That looks amazing! Does it run well compared to Hornby's official H Class model?

Finally, after much planning, here it is: The power comes from inside the tunnel and also somewhere to disguise the power wires to the controller. The layout will be a portable one and all the buildings and figures most likely will be glued down for easier transportation without having to set up everything again and again. Any questions?

That looks interesting! It makes a nice private owner locomotive!

Here's aome updates on my SECR tank locomotive for the portable micro layout. The side-tanks have been cut off and some pparts need filling in. I tried using plasticard but it was rather fiddly. The original whistle has been taken off and made into a safety valve. The running board has been cut-about and levelled off. The windows have been filled in with Milliput. I thought about cutting the bunker down but ultimately left it as is. Once the other bits are acquired, they wil also be added. Keep watching for more!

So, would this be the GWR Marquess Class?