Below are some photos of early phases of the "Nimmitabel & Eden Railway", a Manning Wardle under construction, and some other NSW locos that I have constructed over the years. Most of these images are over 10 years old, some approaching 20 years, and represent a relatively early phase in development of methods and ideas in my approach to modelling. Clicking on the image will give a larger view. The models below are all to 4mm/ft scale and P4 standards.
This is a shot of No 66 on the early development of the layout as it was
in its portable guise about 15 years ago.
Another shot of No 66 on an early phase of the layout. This model was based
on an Impetus old I class kit and a drawing that appeared in 'Locomotives
Beyond Recall'. At the time of construction, consensus indicated that No.
66 was an old I class, although from information that has recently come
to light No. 66 is a K class. This will be corrected when the model goes
in for a rebuild.
A shot of the body of No 66 prior to painting. This is basically an Impetus
old I class kit. The interior of the bunker is not correct, but at the
time no information on the bunker arrangement was available. When the model
comes up for a rebuild, this will be corrected.
The chassis for No 66. An early attempt at powering a small loco such as
the Manning Wardles. No Porter's Cap or High Level gearboxes gearboxes
15 years ago. Split axle pick up using scratch built split axles, Sharman
wheels, Kean-Maygib horn blocks, beam suspension and Sagami 1020 can motor.
Due to be rebuilt with Porter's Cap gearbox.
A shot of No 2 "Pambula", a freelance loco based on Manning Wardle and
Vale & Lacy designs.
The models below are HO scale and were scratch built as commissions.
A scratch built model of No 1022 of the New South Wales Railways, the prototype
of which was built by Vulcan Iron Works in 1916. The model uses split axle
pickup, Sharman wheels, Exactoscale sprung horn blocks & gearbox, and
Sagami 1015 motor in the firebox.
A scratch built model of No 22, an E-17 class locomotive of the New South
Wales Railways, the prototype of which was built by Robert Stephenson &
Co in 1867 and managed to survive until 1929. The model uses beam compensation,
split axle pickup, Sharman wheels.