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mikemill:
Metropolitan Railway Electric Locomotive

These locos were introduced in 1920’s to run overground from Baker St to Amersham pulling standard coaches. They were known as Growlers due to the noise made by the traction motors. I can remember seeing one at Baker St in the 1960’s.
The model is mostly 3D printed with full interior cab detail; the bogies have a steel chassis to carry the motor/gearboxes with printed detail plate sides, both bogies are powered.
The model was created in collaboration with Paul Smith from FK3d.co.uk who made the laser resin prints, this process produces perfectly smooth surfaces and renders remarkable detail.
We are considering making the loco available as a kit if there is any interest.

Mike

samc88:
That looks really nice Mike, the early electric and diesel locomotives are really interesting, what scale is it? Will you be painting it?

Chipswitheverything:
This is making a very fine model of a characterful engine, is this to your usual Gauge 1 ? larger scale for electric powered locos?   Will look rather splendid when finished in the rich livery of the prototype.  Dave

mikemill:
Sam & Dave ( a well known soul duo from the 60's)

Thank you for your kind comments, the loco is build to G3 2.5in. I am in the process of painting the loco.

Will post image when competed.

Mike

wagnmkr:
That will be a stunner when painted!  The print quality is the best I've seen.

 :cheers:

Tom

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