Walkden

Would have thought that the 8L3 be bound to far east , to power a Junk .

Think this is a great idea for a layout , you could add a small loco works and the stock you could run would be limitless , old locos being dragged in , then a pristine rebuilt rolling out on test , likewise with wagons , with box vans and flat wagons delivering parts / machinery, might have to give it a go !

Hi Ruston , while it might be a waste of time as far as RTR manufacturers are concerned , it has created debate between people , me for one, and while i find it very difficult to comment much due to severe dyslexia , just typing this is difficult ! I chose to comment because, i have had a lifelong interest in industrial railways more of the 12inch to the foot scale variety , and even thought this might not be picked up by mainstream manufacturers , i am sure that kit producers might take note , and perhaps produse something.. given the debate , and even though i dont model at the moment , i for one would purchase something if i found interest in it , like the three as yet unbuilt Brassmasters ' Austerity's ' i own amongst others it's a shame that PGH that has stopped posting as i am sure he would have lots of suggestions and prototypical photos to post , and would add that his modeling is pure masterful. and inspirational So while we will always be i the minority , let that be, and let's hope that 'our' interest continues... Corbs if you see this , could you add to the list of 0-4-0 diesel locomotives pole , the Fowler 0-4-0 that came between the '421' class as Ruston has called them and the later ones , over 150 were produced , working in the MOD and industry and BR , the ED1 to ED7 numbers come to mind ? am sure PGH could enlighten us all . i for one would buy several regards

Hudswell Clark No 1885 gets my vote , think it was the only one of its type produced, a powerful 18 inch cylinder loco , with nice proportions , shame it sits on a plinth and not running , one day maybe .....