Swedish Narrow Gauge in 1/35 Scale

Long time lurker coming out of the woodwork and hoping this is ok to post here...

About 10years ago I became interested in Swedish Narrow Gauge after stumbling on some drawings of rolling stock on line. After much messing about I’ve finally managed to make ‘some’ progress in the hope that I will be able to finish a ‘small’ layout.

With such an unusual prototype there are limited kits available and those that are are rare and cost prohibitive. So for any chance of me building a layout would require me to scratch build the majority of rolling stock, and if I was going to those lengths then why not make it easier for myself and use a standard that ‘worked’.

Conveniently, through choosing 1/35 military modelling scale, if would enable me to use 7mm drive and motion components with wheels the correct size and mean the prototypical gauge of 891mm equates to exactly 1 inch...bonus. Plus I am able to utilise the enormous range of military modelling supplies.

Anyway today I have managed to use time wisely and make a start on the small halt for the layout demonstrated here perched on the small test plank I have previously competed.

Still work to tidy up and tweaks here and there, however took a brave pill and posted here... hope they are of interest.435C2FF0-4936-4E29-872F-7B017366BAEB.jpeg
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Dog Star

Western Thunderer
Very nice, very nice indeed.

Now we need to be entertained with the words and music about construction - please start with the subject of the last photo.

thank you, Graham
 
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pleasew start with the subject of the last photo.

The subject of the model is a Munktells MDR125p... Essentially they were the equivalent of Wickham PW trolleys. A small hatch at the non driving end reveals a jack which enabled them to be turned or for remove them off the ‘main line’. Top speed was 70kph!
 

AJC

Western Thunderer
The subject of the model is a Munktells MDR125p... Top speed was 70kph!

Hair-raising! Were they as unstable as Wickhams at speed, I wonder?* A lovely set of models with nicely executed details - the bicycle/luggage tray on the railcar is particularly good. Welcome!

Adam


* The Dart Valley had several in its early days. Dad tells me that one was named 'Bramble Basher' in tribute to its propensity to come off the rails.
 

Michael Osborne

Western Thunderer
Beautiful work. Can I ask about the bicycle on the front of the railroad. How are the spokes made ?
Top quality work and delightful to see.
 
Beautiful work. Can I ask about the bicycle on the front of the railroad. How are the spokes made ?
Top quality work and delightful to see.

The bicycle is a Tamiya 1/35 item with a stainless photo etch upgrade kit - new spokes brake gear And levers, chain etc... I ‘think’ I got the photoetch kit off eBay?
 
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