CinderMonkey

Ssshhhh! Be vewry vewry quiet, I'm hunting wrolling stock...

Whilst hunting for some photos of the Neilson locomotive modeled above (excellent model 33C), I found this quirky little thing and thought it might serve as some inspiration to you talented folk (I am not the owner of these images, obviously). Any information on the prototype is welcomed.

I like the straight frames and stockier profile, but yeah I'd agree the footplate needs to be longer. Usually rule of thumb is to make sure that someone can stand on the front to clean out the smoke box without the use of a plank (unless you're Bullied, then do what you want). I'd also encourage you to mess with some of the other dimensions to suit, cutting out those fake splashers may help (although that may reveal too much motor).

If you can shoehorn it/extend the body, go for it! I've thought of doing an 0-6-4 for a while, something in the spirit of a 'Flat Iron'. Will definitly pay keen attention if you follow this route.

Din, would you mind reposting your photo? I'm afraid I am seeing an error (it may be on my end of things, please let me know if anyone else can see it).

Love that 4-8-0 Corbs. I do believe the 4-8-4 you cut down for it was a New York Central Niagra; if you are interested in Chapelon's work I would highly recommend reading up on Paul Kiefer (He designed the Niagras and was considered by some to be the American equivalent of Chapelon).

Yep.

Actually I've just found some photos of works No. 679, which looks quite close to your engine. I've also found evidence of Hudswell locomotives fitted with stovepipe chimneys if you would rather model those.

I don't know of any castings off the top of my head, but I do know @ahardy of Hardy's Hobbies has several 3d printed Hudswell kits. If you ask him he may be able to supply just the chimney, or extend it if necessary. You may also be able to improve the existing chimney by scratching it a more pronounced cap and a flared base. I should add I am no expert on Hudswell Clarke or any other small locomotive firm, so proceed as you see best.

I would oblidge with another poor photoshop but I feel we've already drifted more than four drunk teens in an empty parking lot.

I apologize for my very poor Photoshop skills (I couldn't resist) Now back to our regularly scheduled madness

Now I've seen other shots (Thanks Red) I'm inclined to agree with Hudswell Clarke (although the chimney may have to be swapped to suit). I always forget how tiny the J72 boilers are until I look at one.

Blimey! Should've looked closer at the 2A2/1-1-2-1-1/2-2-2 whatever before I put it up here, I hadn't even realized that it didn't sit on 2 rails. What an interesting (albeit quirky) design...

I haven't looked at this thread in a hot minute (so I'm a little late), but if one wished to take a Bachy Thomas/not Thomas and make a 2-2-2 out of it why not go full out and make a 4-2-4? (Not my photo and I don't know who to credit)

Could we get a side and 3/4 view of the engine? Might make it a tad easier to suggest a builder.