CinderMonkey

On 12/07/2021 at 12:55, 009 micro modeller said:

 

With the position of the cowcatcher, headlamp and chimney it looks like a locomotive wearing a cunning disguise, sneakily trying to pass itself off as a coach...

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.

12 hours ago, tubs01 said:

An edit of a mod I would like to do when I have the tools. I will definitely make sure that the front isn't so far cut down, I'll probably do it just to where it startst to flatten out

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.

Shame, had no clue it was in such a poor way. While I am interested to see what a narrow gauge version looks like (someone could make a bash from that, you know ), I think it would be a shame to cut up such a unique survivor for a boiler that may not be salvageable in the first place. I imagine if it were to be restored Beamish or any of its contemporaries would make splendid use of it, or if it won't be restored at least make a respectable exhibit of it. At the end of the day, if a narrow gauge railway were in such desperate need of a locomotive and restoring an existing engine wasn't possible, I think new-build would make more sense over rebuilding this engine, both economically and for the longevity and practicality of the end result.

Now, enough of my rambling , how has your model progressed Fanatic?

I saw that this loco was up for sale a while back, has it found a suitable home yet? Have to say I was tempted, but if 1:76 feels steep at times a 1:1 model may bankrupt me!

While I can't say I was sold on the idea of the "Banana Pannier" when I saw it originallly, those brilliant shots of it snow-covered have convinced me that the yellow works! Where did you get its plow? The Steel engine also looks fantastic, have you shown that before on another thread of have I just missed it on this one?

Would seem that America now has its own 'Wild Rover'. (I, of course, have no affiliation or interests within the magazine)

http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2019/11/12-steamtown-names-baldwin-built-steam-locomotive-no-26-rover

PAID to pugbash? I think you've caught the envy of most everyone on this thread, Corbs

Will she stay as-is for memories' sake or become a member of the North Western fleet?

I rather like the proportions of that bash Vanguard; makes me think of an enlarged Hunslet 48150 class, which were a precursor to the 50550s and then the Austerity/J94 designs themselves.

(Image courtesy of H.A. Gamble of The Industrial Railway Record)

Oooh.. I believe that Belluzo locomotive qualifies for Bulleid's Law.*

*Bulleid's Law: The more ugly a machine appears in reality the more likely it is to be admired by a large percent of the train nerds.

Gotta love a good pugbash! It seems to me that one of the Electrotren Side Tank 'Barclays' could be bashed about to make one of the many similar english engines, akin to what Linny did back on page 21. I dunno if the wheelbase is correct for any of them, but you could at least have a 'creative approximation'. Possible opitons would include 1245 of the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway or the rather attractive Giesel-fitted NCB No.24 (photo courtesy of Jim Bavin via Flickr). Ack! Ive just noticed the erroneous external steam delivery pipes, so all you purist out there can be annoyed by that as well (though I doubt many purists visit this thread anyhow)

Thats a brilliant model, may I ask what process you use to finish your 3d prints? 

Here's a video of 34046 Braunton shoving its unrebuilt cousin 34067 Tangmere up Exeter Bank, courtesy of Great Western MGM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUKqptpdLgc