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I'm converting a Bachmann C Class into an L&YR Class 25 0-6-0 as preserved on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. Who wants to see it?

As a multiple unit, then that would be possible.

Gosh, that looks champion, that!

I agree with you, Sir. Of course, this locomotive is totally fictional and an interpretation of what if the SECR experimented with a Mogul locomotive for mixed-traffic work. So far, I have been developing and drawing some pictures of how the locomotive would turn out and more on this is being planned and develop. Besides, it would go nicely with those Birdcage coaches, too.

Thanks for sharing that. Very interesting points on 2-6-4T tank locomotives.

Thank you kindly for pointing that out. I have followed it.

I'm terribly sorry, but I don't see any link whatsoever.

I have two of the same models (LMS lined black and BR lined black, No. 2965 and No. 42968, as preserved on the SVR).

It looks like a 'beefed up' version of James the Red Engine.

I have two Stanier Moguls, myself; one in LMS Lined Black and the other in BR Black (No. 42968, the preserved example I saw on the Severm Valley Railway six years ago).

Good question, Sir. I have two Hornby and Airfix 61xx Large Prairie bodies and the back of one of them is cut away and the other would have its bunker cutt off and grafted into its place. A double trailing bogie would also be fitted on underneath.

Yes, my good woman. Why not? Of course, that can happen.

It's been sorted out now so I'm glad to hear. Who wants to see Henry?

I've just posted two new threads in the 'Build a Loco' section.

If that wasn't enough, then the SECR C1 Class 2-6-0 is another considered project of mine. During construction of the C Class, there was talk about a mixed-traffic locomotive for the SE&CR routes. In 1905, the result was a C Class with a pony truck placed at the front and extension of the running-board. This locomotive became the C1 Class 2-6-0 locomotive and a handful of 115 were built between 1905 to 1908. The locomotive proved quite useful even when compared to its sister class in which plans were inspired from. During the First World War, one locomotive was used to haul ambulance trains and even survived a raid. All 115 locomotives were then inherited into the newly-formed Southern Railway in 1923 and a number of them saw service along the SR routes. The class continued into BR nationalisation and became workhorses on commuter trains and express goods. Withdrawals took place between 1960 to 1965. One locomotive, No. 287, has survived into preservation and survives on the Kent & East Sussex Railway. What do you think? I might get another Bachmann C Class and make that into reality someday. The model would have its front buffer beam cut off and the running board would be extended. A pony truck would be added on at the front of the chassis and fitted into place.

Here is a profile for it: The locomotive, No. 1991, was built in 1891 at Crewe Works using an extended version of Webb's Improved Precedent Class, but as a 2-6-0 Mogul. The main purpose of it was for mixed-traffic mainline duties and, on its first day of service, not only met expectations, but surpassed them greatly. 89 more were built between 1892 to 1902 most likely because of its popularity with crews and and enthusiasts, earning it the nickname 'Big Mike' as opposed to the 2-4-0 'Jumbos'. A handful of them worked along the Northampton to Birmingham lines while the rest were allocated to various parts of LNWR metals, except for Cumbria. Plans to build more locomotives of this class were considered but unfortunately fell through owing much to Webb's retirement and George Whale's succession in 1903. In 1923, the newly-established LMS railway company acquired a handful of these locomotives. Withdrawals finally took place until 1933 and continued until 1936. Fortunately, No. 1991, the class leader, survived into preservation and can be seen in its LMS crimson lake livery. Recently, in mid-to-late 2017, the locomotive was overhauled in time to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the End of the First World War and to work on heritage lines in the UK.

After the success of my LNWR Mogul, I have planned a project for quite some time. It's the GWR 7100 Class 2-6-4T. The 61xx Large Prairies are quite interesting and so have the GWR 72xx 2-8-2T tank engines. The 72xx did strike as a 2-6-4T which the LMS mostly used when it pulled coaches. This would be another 'what-if' locomotive that I have always wanted to do, really. The GWR 7100 Class were designed and built with incorporated plans of the 61xx 2-6-2T and 72xx 2-8-2T locomotives but with a double-trailing rear-axle. The class earned the nickname 'Platypuses' because of the rear double trailing axles like tails. 100 of these were built between 1933 to 1935 and were used on rural and suburban branchlines. The class survived into British Railways nationalisation until they were withdrawn between 1961 and 1964, one year before steam on the British Railways Western Region ended. No less than six locomotives survive under preservation including the first of its class which was first built at Wolverhampton and still survives today. I haven't any pictures, but when I do get around to it, you'll all see the locomotive taking shape as it gradually builds it way up.

Fascinating. You can really tell the difference. It's a shame that none of the 3Fs have survived.

Sounds interesting. I saw all your rolling stock. Nice job and nice railway company.

The LNWR, the L&YR and the MR are my top-fave Pre-Grouping railway companies, so this should be interesting.

Thanks very much! I appreciate it.

Suppose there could have been an SECR Experimental Mogul based on the C Class?

Thanks. Sorry about that. I was making two replies at once earlier, but they also got mixed together somehow.

Did anybody get my question about the SECR Experimental Mogul?

True, but it would still be a mixed-traffic locomotive.