For those who aren’t familiar with the rabbit hole that is MN tenders, this is the appearance of the 5100 gal modified tenders. (part image for illustration from ‘The book of the MN Class’). I think they give the locos a much better balance.
Started my career at sea on the Port Caroline so what will be 35027 Port Line is on order. Trying to persuade an LMS devotee to order an MN is proving a bit tough to get us to the magic 50.
Thinking this through only after deciding on the 5000 gallon tender, the vertical sides at the top would allow for a detachable coal load. Maybe arrange for a lift-out battery pack underneath, accessible without dismantling the model.