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GWR Armstrong 4-4-0 Loco

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mikemill:
Members might be interested in the start of a new build, this is a Gauge 1 GWR Armstong  4-4-0 locomotive to my mind a very handsome beast and the epitome of Victorian loco design. The engine will be 12v dc powered and radio controlled, I have built several G 1 engines over the last few years, I enjoy the design work as much as making all the parts including the wheels. Here is the last one a GWR Saddle tank an unusual design.

Mike

ths:
Looks great Mike, a very GWR design. Are you working from plans that are available, or your own design? The saddle tank looks great, the photo is very realistic.

Cheers, Hugh.

mikemill:
Hugh
I work from published drawings like J.N. Maskelyne Locomotives I Have Known and Jim Russell’s GWR Locomotives, then make CAD drawings for files to cut the parts on a CNC mill. The CNC process give you enormous scope to make parts that were impossible when I started modeling, like this water gauge flange, also you can build models that cost thousands for tens of pounds, above all great fun.

Mike

ths:
Thanks Mike, I look forward to the loco taking shape.

Hugh.

b.lindsey:
Mike,
I have moved this thread here to "Vehicles & Models" which is the normal sub-forum for loco builds. Looks like a nice project which I am sure many will be interested in!

Thanks,

Bill

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