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    The work of a Master Craftsman!

    While there are some things I would change, it is because I see it from a rail fan's view.
    The detail, is great, while not exact, is far more than many other models.

    While the railway workshops would build one in less time, the preservation societies would take years (sometimes over ten) to turn out a beautiful (but operational) example.
    In years to come it might only be models which allow people to see a 3D image of what once existed. I say this as one watches the fabric of the engines at Newport rust away.

    Keith - well done. Ford do make a transit van.

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    Hi All,

    My son came around this morning and we managed to position the tank loco with my other 2 locos on the Display Stand. Can now understand why Cathie couldn't lift the tank loco - it's heavy. The loco looks bigger than when sitting on it's own. The lion doesn't have much roof clearance on it's stack.
    Thought you may like to see the photos.
    This will be the home for the latest loco until I complete the carriage. Then there will be a new stand made 4 metres long against another wall to accommodate the loco and coupled carriage.

    Best Regards

    Keith

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    Well done Keith and a good display. Perhaps a shovel standing up in the cab of the D4 could be a tiny finishing touch.

    Watched part of the Titfield Tunderbolt the other morning, (it was on at about 2:30am) I did not realize the size of the firebox of line was so high.
    Thank you for sharing your builds with us. Look forward to the next one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keith_1 View Post
    Hi All,

    Well it's finally come to fruition - the locomotive section of the build is now complete. I added the wheel sanding pipes and fitted the locomotive to the tracks.
    One worrying feature is that it is too heavy for Cathie to lift one end. Had to make up a special jig to raise the loco so I could get the rails aligned and the setup and secured. This is a problem as I cannot load it into a van with Cathie as my other lifting person. Something I will need to get my head around.

    It has taken 11 months - approximately 1100 hours actual working time and untold hours thinking about the build. 8 trips up to the Railway Museum and their support is incredible. It's all been fantastic fun.

    Thanks everyone on the Forum for their support - and Cathie.

    Thanks Kevin for your knowledge on all things locomotive.

    Thanks Trev for your inspirational phone conversations and methods and techniques you have shown and demonstrated to me great stuff mate.

    Well it's onto the design work for the carriage now.

    Am going to build my own carriage - a combination of a First Class AA and a First Class / Second Class AB. This carriage will be First class only with 4 carriage compartments that seat 6 to a compartment. Entry to the carriage will have first class seating before getting into the compartments (at each end). It will be First class luxury with leather seats, gold plated luggage racks etc. It will sit behind the back of the 4-6-2 locomotive. The Railway museum have let me look and photograph inside an old AA carriage and inside the old Commissioner's carriage. Woodwork and workmanship is beautiful.

    Looking forward to the build - is an understatement. Even the bogeys are going to be a good challenge.

    Here are some photos of the finished locomotive.

    Thanks again

    Regards

    Keith

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    Keith,
    It would require a poet to describe the beauty of the work you did on this loco !

    Astounding !

    Regards,
    Gus

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    Thanks Gus

    Most appreciated

    Regards

    Keith

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