Broad Gauge Rover class loco

[Mikemill]

The inner frame of the Rover, all fourteen wheels of the loco and tender where machined from 6mm ali plate the steel tyres where cut from solid bar stock the large driver is 4.250in dia, a rather tedious task but no alternative.

Mike

 

[john lewsey]

That is beautiful work Mike

 

[michael mott]

Those wheels look superb.

michael

 

[mswjr]

Agree, Nice work, I am a model engineer with a lot of experience , Not a job i would enjoy. much respect.

 

[Mikemill]

Thanks for the kind remarks, now working on the outside frames.

Mike

 

[Mikemill]

Progress on the Rover with the outside frames and splashers. The beading for the splashers is 1mm halve round brass wire made by filing in a jig, annealing, tinning then forming, and soldering, while the top beading is 1.5mm with a grove milled along the length that sits on the top and side of the splashers.

Mike

 

[Mikemill]

Further progress on the Rover boiler, firebox, cab and smokebox. The transition between the barrel and firebox was made by folding brass sheet over an ali former annealing as you go.

Mike

 

[Mikemill]

Further progress on the Rover class Broad gauge loco now named Sultan. There are bright details to be added after painting and the cab back head but it’s starting to look the part.

Mike

 

[michael mott]

Lovely work Mike any chance of a close up of the beading you describe on the splashers?

Michael

 

[john lewsey]

What a beautiful model, absolutely stunning
John

 

[Mikemill]

Thanks for the kind comments.

I will add more detailed pics when the engine is finished

Mike

 

[Mikemill]

Sultan is complete and looking splendid

I would like the model to be a tribute to Brunel, that visionary engineer who conceived the Broad Gauge railway. His understanding that the wider the gauge the lower the centre of gravity thus allowing for a smoother ride for carriages and faster speeds for engines.

Although Brunel’s railway was acknowledged as superior to the standard gauge, the practicality of integrating with the standard gauge that all the new railways had adopted meant it had no future.

The GWR’s CME Denel Gooch designed the magnificent Rover class engines giving the Broad Gauge its last celebration

Mike

And for those in black and white

 

[john lewsey]

What a stunning model

 

[Renovater]

I think Brunel would have been well chuffed.

 

[Mike W]

Superb. In some ways Mike, its even nicer than the pseudo real one.

 

[Mikemill]

Your comments are much appreciated
It is interesting to me that others see these early engines visually appealing as I do.

Mike

 

[Rob_M]

Fantastic work mate, cratsman doesn't seem to do your talent justice, would loved to have seen some of the work in progress & setups.

 

[daifly]

cratsman doesn't seem to do your talent justice

I think you’ll find he’s (got) an effin craftsman!
Dave

 

[Mikemill]

Rob

Thank you for the kind comment, if you look at earlier post you will see progress pics

Mike