Here's something different. I make no claims of being a model train enthusiast, model maker, or even a good machinist; thankfully most of the work was done on this model long before I got it about 5 years ago. It was (mostly) built in England in the 1920s or 30s but never quite finished. I finished the cab, tender, and did all the cosmetic work. It represents an historic compound Atlantic (4-4-2) built in 1905 and as far as I know may be the only model of no. 292 in 3 1/2-inch gauge. Never been steamed but runs nicely on air:
https://youtu.be/L6bAGFdPjuE
That's a total stunner! Some interesting history to it as well.
What gauge is it built to and what are the two different cylinder sizes?
Thanks Stoker. It's 3.5 inch gauge. It has only simple cylinders. While it was made to represent a compound, there wouldn't be much point to making high and low pressure cylinders on such a small model. On the real 292 and other Ivatt compounds the inner (low pressure) cylinders were hidden between the frames. While high pressure cylinders used the Walschaerts' valve gear as in the model, the low pressure pair used ordinary Stephenson's link motion--duplicating that would have been a modeller's nightmare.
Understood, but truly fantastic, even if done as a simple!
What a stunner of a runner , looks marvelous, excellent work on that Brent.
Thanks Bruce. It was my "winter" project which ended up taking 5 months, off and on.
Beautiful model and a really sweet runner - well done!
Yikes, that is one gorgeous model...while the mechanics may have been done by others, your cosmetic finishing touches really bring out the beauty in that beast. Congrats!
Rog
This is a very nice addition to your collection and yes
the "English Nation" made beautiful steam locos in large
and small sizes. Congrats also to your work - it looks
very professional.
Arnold
Hi Brent, You've done an amazing job on this locomotive.
I am astounded at how quickly you got it altogether over the last couple months since I saw it.
Looks awesome and runs awesome.... in both directions.
Very well done..!!
Gil
Thanks everyone. Gil--what you saw was the culmination of 4 months of already having worked on it. Also, you may have noticed I have too many other projects in the waiting room.
Thanks everyone. Gil--what you saw was the culmination of 4 months of already having worked on it. Also, you may have noticed I have too many other projects in the waiting room.
Boy Howdy Brent .... I sure know all about that "too many other projects in the waiting room" bit!!!
Great looking locomotive! Nice work on the paint and lining. Lining is something I need to learn.
I had the honor of seeing this beast in person.
The quality of craftsmanship and the attention to detail is admirable.
Thank you for saving this beautiful engine and sharing it with us!
Charlie