The LNER Encyclopedia

Nicely done - and don't these three dimensional representations of the non-streamlined 4-8-2 proposals emphasize just how much in the way of cosmetically odd or technically awkward arrangements at the front of the loco were being contemplated in order to include eight "express size" coupled wheels and a bogie rather than a pony truck whilst still retaining a generally "standard" pacific boiler.

Just had a wicked thought. Maybe when we've completed all of our variations of the 4-8-2/4-8-4 designs, we should meet up at a residence that has a layout with 3ft radius curves somewhere with our creations and compare looks and abilities?

On a more serious note, the variations being presented here do look quite amazing, and whilst we seem to have been concentrating on the front end, has anyone modified their tenders to suit the locomotives? I'm trying my hand at a 1937 streamlined corridor one for my '46er (curved rear and no beading according to RCTS) but fitting it with the P2/early A4 styled top.

Wait till you see my next projects - A3 with ACFI and Cock O the North style A4.

Has anybody contemplated a streamlined V2?

Those would be your A1c and A4X drawings from years ago?

Manxman1831 wrote:we should meet up at a ......... layout with 3ft radius curves

What's the curvature at Ruddington? I almost came over for your show - meant to do so but found myself busy and more than ready for a rest (rather than more travel). A fortnight long break from work soon will, I hope, re-charge my batteries!

I fear however that St Johnstoun might find Ruddington, or anywhere in England for that matter, somewhat out of his way.

Once I've finally put my PSV Conductors badge in the archives and retired from masterminding the activities of the Stagecoach Heritage Fleet I would imagine that a few excursions into old haunts will be more likely.

So certain OO Gresley creations and neverwazzes may well be heading south of the border.

Progress on my 4-8-2 seems to indicate that the Bachmann A4 cab I intended to use may just be fit for purpose - so watch this space. With some considerable filing it now fits nicely over the rear of the firebox - I just have to work out how to sort out the spectacle plates.

Curves at Ruddington are about 3 foot radius, but there is a kink in the up line which makes it improbable for a 4-8-? to stay on the track. However, the down line is good enough for mine to whizz around. It'd be a case of tying up for a suitable day when work didn't get in the way.

Oh dear! You guys are all overtaking me with your 4-8-2 projects! Well done!

Thanks for sharing details - I look forward to seeng more progress shots!

Well it's been a long time, but I can finally post a pic of some modelling progress!

Many pages back I mentioned some modular display units made for my office at home, and the first scenario is a fictitious shed somewhere important enough to have Pacifics!

Mick b - please look away at this point!

The beautifully weathered A1s are the handiwork of Tom of course, but the setting can only be blamed on me.

A long way from being finished but on its way at last.

Another couple of angles.

That's a really nice scene you've depicted there Earl, I rather like that.

You were quick to upload those Jim...while I was flying south down the 1!

Glad you happy with the A1s. Not many locos can claim to have an unveiling at a motorway services!

Thank you Tom for the recommendation some time back for the loco cleaning figures.

Work has commenced on the other display module in my office featuring a turntable which takes almost a third of the available space! Still there's something interesting about a turntable so hopefully I can come up with a realistic diorama.

After quite a bit of deliberation due to the problems inherent in having such little space to work with, I have come up with a track layout for the turntable diorama.

As with the engine shed scene, I have the track disappearing into tunnels, which this time, I have set at an angle for variety.

The backscene is a combination of several of the Wordsworth downloadable grey brick factory building prints (for the walls), and terraced house prints (for the rooves with skylights substituted for chimneys), used on self-adhesive paper rather than on card as intended.

The sky is an ID self-adhesive product.
I am awaiting the arrival of Harburn Hamlet Brick Railway Offices for the area behind the tracks, and Hornby Skaledale embankment steps to lead up from the LHS of the tunnel mouths. Hopefully I can then blend it all in and create a feeling of depth.