Jon Nazareth
Western Thunderer
Blimey, that’s a good opening bid!
Jon
Jon
Some of my Gauge 3 rolling stock
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Mike W
Western Thunderer
I try to post here models that I have either built, or had some input to, such as my kit but assembled for me as a test build. But I couldn't resist this which I just bought as it is. A friend commissioned Roger Marsh to build this Claughton to head his train which was loosely based on the 2pm Corridor. Roger says he has built many hundreds of live steam locos and is best known for his Tinkerbell design in 7.25in gauge. It is unusual for him to build a loco powered by electricity. With a Slaters 24v motor/gearbox and batteries in the boiler and tender it has reserves of power, even hauling eight very heavy 12-wheelers. When it came to me the previous owner had "altered" the bogie, which now needs a re-design as it rides too high at the front - a job I keep putting off!
Perhaps I'll discuss the carriages another time. Photo taken at the same sadly missed garden in Ampthill that I've illustrated before.
Perhaps I'll discuss the carriages another time. Photo taken at the same sadly missed garden in Ampthill that I've illustrated before.