Nick Dunhill's workshop NGG16 Garratt

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mickoo said:

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Yep, me too!

JB.

Just a quickie. For all those who have asked about the 3D printed valve gear I used on my recent NGG16 build. Paul Martin at NG Trains has decided to do a limited run of the sprues. Have a look here: NGG16 Valve Gear Parts – NG Trains

I had the pleasure of getting to know 138 a couple of days back. Unlike most preserved locos these work really hard and it shows in the condition. It looks good from a distance but closeup the red paintwork has faded irregularly and there is oil, grime, coal dust everywhere. Most of the copper paintwork is discolored from the heat and surprisingly battered and dented. Steps, handrails etc are mostly shiny bare metal. The trouble is if you weathered one accurately no-one would believe it.

I was also pleasantly surprised how much the track has mellowed with even some grass in places. Wonderful.

John

Not quite the end. I've been dreading this, the model had an unfortunate meeting with a solid object at Canadian Customs, and has been returned to my workshop for repairs. Happy to report that the damage isn't as bad as I'd anticipated and the repairs are well underway!

Oh pooh.....

Nick

What a shame, I'm sure you will work your magic on it though.

Richard