live steam

Unfortunately, I couldn't get to the AGM this year but a member made this very good video that gives a small flavour of events. I'm sure those who did manage to get there had a very enjoyable day. Regards, IanT

A few years ago, someone came up with the splendid idea of using the tried and tested G1MRA 'Project' design as a basis for a small G3 loco. Specifically, the 0-4-4T layout was put forward as a straightforward concept. The idea especially appealed, because the various G1 Projects I have seen...

I've been a big fan of the 18" gauge loco 'Jack' built by the Hunslet Engine Company for many years and have long harboured a wish to own a model of one. I got as far as purchasing some parts from Roundhouse a couple of years ago and started to research the build but as ever, my interests moved...

Hi, I'm still tinkering with the BR 44, and I thought it merited it's own thread. As I find time, I shall copy earlier construction posts from the general German Modelling thread. I've been looking at the tender. It's a pretty decent model, but there are a few things that can be done to...

While ‘between kits’ I have spent a fair amount of time browsing the live steam and garden railway threads. I came over all nostalgic and thought I would write an account of the ten years spent evolving my garden railway, now regrettably a distant memory. I must apologise for the quality of...

I know there are a few of us on here who are quite partial to the Hunslet models Jack and Waril, particularly when live steam powered and rambling around the garden. If you are unsure, just click and watch :) Although I had started to work out what I was going to do to build my Jack, I've not...

Over the winter I sketched out the idea of a small live steam G3 loco specifically designed for R/C shunting rather than high speed express running; and also to use as many off the shelf components as possible in its construction without compromising overall accuracy too much. The prototype...

Fancy a distraction for the day? Get a brew on and watch this . Nothing else to say other than utterly wonderful :) Steve