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Well am back from York and the NRM - got access to Leader's original blueprints so some final tweaks to the model are in the pipeline. I also was given some extra details for the VBGT so that will be updated immediately. Then having been able to inspect Agenoria, there's plenty for me to be getting on with in the immediate future!

The work on Derwent is very impressive and in time I'm sure will be very popular. I certainly intend to develop further models (admittedly foremost in N such as the Planet in the video - also available 'scaled up' though!), but fortunately there's no shortage of prototypes to choose from! I'm currently finishing a number of new pieces for release in the near future, while the to-do list only grows. As it'll be a good basis for more complex designs such as Locomotion No 1, and I've been asked about it before, I'm thinking a Northumbrian (N/00) and the the historical stages of Rocket (N) might jump the waiting list... In the interim though, some sneak peaks of two forthcoming highlights: my most modern/complex to date and my smallest, together making two of the largest and smallest tank engines ever to run in Britain. I should note, the Head Wrightson has what look like overscale wheels as those are ex-Grafar micro bogie wheels, while Bulleid's 'Leader' (with a extremely complex-to-design-easy-to-build structure) will have some final modifications as I've been granted access to the original master blueprints used to construct the original. I'm rather looking forward to that!

A minor update: if of interest these are the links to my 3D-printing Facebook page and Youtube account: https://www.facebook.com/NewmanMiniatures/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1i2FWlH_8Ptf43COup_fKQ/ The shop itself remains at https://www.shapeways.com/shops/newman-miniatures

Thanks for all the suggestions – some very interesting ones here. I’m limited to a degree on what I can do based on the availability of commercial chassis/wheels (especially in N Gauge), but will look into them. The L&MR coach chassis idea certainly sounds logical; thanks for the link. As for the Hetton-le-Hole loco, once Locomotion No. 1 is done that shouldn’t be too much of a problem…

Based on the above and prior ideas, this is my current potential project list. Do let me know if there’s anything on it you would particularly like from it (in N or 00) or to add. Locomotion No 1 Northumbrian Crampton Borrows well tank ‘Windle’ (Motorised N Gauge coach for unpowered engines) Broad gauge engine? Norris 4-2-0? Sandy-Potton Railway/Wantage Tramway Shannon? Tank engine 'Captain Baxter'? Currently being completed for testing/release are: Head Wrightson & Co vertical boiler shunter (N & 00) Bulleid ‘Leader’ Class (N Gauge) LNWR van (N Gauge, motorised and free-rolling) LNWR brakevan L&MR 1st, 2nd & 3rd Class coach bodies (00, require scratchbuilt/modified chassis) L&MR 1st Coach (N gauge, motorised with a new chassis type) N/009 outside cranks N Gauge buffers Pre-War Sentinel shunter (N & 00)

I think separate static valve gear would be the best bet, particularly as fitting it after would allow for any variation in the thickness of the working crank/rod. Good luck with that!

Useful to know about the SDR fleet thanks. The Crampton equally sounds interesting, if making Locomotion No. 1 seem simple! The plans would certainly help though, possibly with a static version of the valve gear itself (or leaving that to the builder). Thanks also for the comment re re-sizing - I try to make all my models workable in the real world rather than theoretical so builders know the item should actually go together... Coincidentally tonight I tested a new Tomytec N gauge chassis that arrived and I'm sufficiently impressed that I can see it powering a wealth of N items, potentially including (large) tender drive. Onwards & upwards!

Thanks for the supportive comments. Locomotion No. 1 would be excellent, even if just a scratch-aid. The valve gear is a challenge, but I have ideas! The Norris 4-2-0 could be possible, but the Bachmann one is still pretty widely available to my knowledge. Broad gauge could be more challenging that No. 1’s valve gear(!) but certainly worth consideration. For such a different format (gauge etc) I’d want to develop sleepers/track and rolling stock too to make a complete ‘set’ so to speak, but never say never…

Thanks. Glad you're pleased with it and the drive system - I've since released a 00 'booster' motorised truck in case needed, or for unpowered locos. Any excuse for a layout in my book! Do share some photos of yours if you'd like to - I'm always keen to see how people have used my designs.

Hello, Recently I discovered 3D printing and began to develop N Gauge scratch-aid kits for my fleet. Made publicly available via https://www.shapeways.com/shops/newman-miniatures and with several scaled up to 00, I gained particular interest for my recreation of the iconic Titfield Thunderbolt. I've started this thread (being new to RMWeb) to discuss potential future prototypes to design, particularly from the pioneering Era 1. Nothing is guaranteed, commercial chassis and wheels always being an issue, but ideas are always welcome!

Marvellous work - hope one day some may be shrunk to N gauge!