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I was asked by Niles how I made the locomotive, so I'll explain. It started out as an old Tri-ang B12 body which was later broken and cut about. A tall chimney was then added on and so were LNWR-esque fittings. The windows were filled up with Milliput and then cut out to make rounded ones. Stylish glazing was then added in as well as detailing in the cab, a Pre-Grouping safety valve complete with whistle mounted on top of the cab and handrails on either side of the boiler as finishing items. It looked like a stretched version of an Improved Precedent but as an experimental mixed-traffic locomotive from the 1890s (the time period I have chosen to model). Plasticard and Milliput as filler were used to create the boxed sides of the cab and splasher. Some bits were cut off, filed away and added on (the tall chimney, the large splashers made from Plasticard and the safety valve) and with help from a friend of mine who is also a model railway dealer, the locomotive began gradually moving on step by step. Other projects of mine included a GWR 7100 Class 2-6-4T (still in progress) and a British Rail Class 19 Bo-Bo diesel locomotive (in development). The tender came directly from Bachmann as a spare from a G2A (an LNWR tender) which fit the locomotive perfectly appropriately. Because the loco body was an old tooling, the modern Hornby chassis for said-tooling of locomotive fit very well despite the crack at the back which was then filled in. The footsteps weren't actually added onto until later. In accordance with the original photoshop image that an Australian fella kindly did when I first mentioned the possiblity of an LNWR Mogul (which I am still eternally grateful) and that set the wheels in motion for this project. As for the livery, I actually did consider the LNWR lined blackberry livery, but instead later changed my mind in favour of the LMS Crimson livery. The first choice (and accurate one) was Crimson Lake that was appropriate for the locomotive, but made it look too dark and purple-ish, so after looking at various preserved steam locomotives (mostly the LMS Hughes Crab), I opted for BR Crimson instead and it looks better than before. The LMS lettering was applied to the tender and the number I chose for it was 1991 (the year I was born) and like Chesney Hawkes, it was The One and Only. And there you have it - that's how the model came to be. What is next for me, I wonder? I don't normally look at all my models and say, "Yes, that's it, I'm satisfied." I just want to go onto the next thing.

Perhaps it could be a BR Class 36 Diesel locomotive.

Good luck with that. I did some freelance stuff in my time, once.

Niles? Hey, Niles! Where in the name of F. W. Webb have you been?

For me, Tidmouth - Knapford is what I'll be doing, and I hope you will someday.

Wow! Does it work?

I agree with you, Knux. Besides, I'm already working on my own versions of the characters using whatever I could find.

And here you go - just added the steps on the tender. Once my layout is sorted, I'll work on the running session video.

Have you ever thought about the Mainline engines? I did and I have. So far, I have done about two or three of them.

The Bachman J11 was the ideal resemblance to the L&YR Class 28 Mogul Experiement (James' basis). Despite the variations on the wheels, I did a good job as most people tend to use the Bachmann Midland 3F as Hornby does with their own James model. It's super-detailed and loco-driven I intend to go for.

Oh, right. I apologise.

Why not just upload your pictures direct to here?

My word is my bond... HEEEEERRRRRRRRRREEEEEE'S JAMES! The first model to show is James which I recently completed this year. Expect some photographs of some of the other engines and rolling stock, soon!

Thanks. I tried to create a post there, but for some reason, it wouldn't let me. Can't think why... Still, I'll be showing you some more engines I've already done. See how well the general shape is close to the LYR Class 28 base when I used the J11 for James? Looks quite close.

Yes, this is where I shall share all my RWS-accurate models from now on! I intend to go through all the ones I have done in the past as well as the ones I am currently working on right now and even a taster or two. Hands up who wants to see the Sodor engines done in style? Of course, I aim to go for a more realistic and prototypical look, better than what the manufacturers have done (Hornby/ Bachmann, etc.) and go for a more accurate style true to the original Awdry's vision...and some exceptions being TV Series characters, too. Expect some pictures of Henry, James and Molly as well as other characters like Duck and many more real soon!

Thanks very much, but I am satisfied with Percy right now as that was the best that could be done with him. Also, recreating Sodor the way the Reverend himself did is another task in the near future.

Good luck finding the right RTR wokring chassis for each model, too.

Just picked up RM December 2017 and found the page with your mention in it, Gavin!

Congratulations on making Railway Modeller! I hope to purchase the latest issue explaining the advert and hopefully, I can get the models I'd like. Also, I hope it goes well on the N Scale Mogul and other engines.

My model of Edward is already underway. Just got the cab sorted out much like the original character, and the rest - that's for the future.

Actually, I think a creamy, beigey white is better suited. I know because I've seen steam locomotives with cab interiors of that colour. It helps the crews see inside their engines much better even in the dark...unless you used glow in the dark paint.

Actually, I think you did a great job! It looks better, although I've never built a chassis before. Getting it to work is another problem. That's why I use Ready-To-Run stuff. Apart from that, nice work.

I see. Good luck with it and good luck finding the 4F chassis, too!

Oh dear...the body is no longer available. Maybe it needs retweaking, I think. Still, I'll always have the 00 version, though.

I know I've already shown pics of the Mogul here before, but I thought I'd make a topic dedicated epsecially to it. Once I get my layout up and running again, I'll take some pictures of it and maybe include videos of it running and in action! What do you think? Sound good, anyone?