My 7mm scale 1950s workbench

[Colonel]

Looking great and compared to mid April, all the charm of a J26 is coming out now.

[Galteemore]

After the relative disappointment of Black Lion, I wanted to finish a simple engine to get some inspiration back. It took longer than I thought, thanks to @Mol_PMB who has inspired more exacting standards by the details he identified in J26 variations. 558 seems to have had more variation than any other non-Tramore loco, including bunker steps, a tank brace, door clips, and an extra handrail, plus huge buffers. Sourcing some parts took time, and the buffers I found in the end are from a Heljan diesel so I suppose technically this has an IRM link. And thankfully @Tullygrainey she runs beautifully - due in large part to a special helical gearbox. Just the cab roof to glue when the crew have set and she’s done. Numbers are slightly too big but just about ok….

Edited Wednesday at 21:39 by Galteemore

[Mol_PMB]

Wonderful!

[Patrick Davey]

Handsome machine and a fine build!

[Tullygrainey]

That's spot on David! A great build and a perfect weathering job. Every inch a hard-working, well used engine. And a good runner into the bargain! Ticks all the boxes.

I know what you mean about inspiration. It's so easy to lose heart, and interest, when things don't work out so I'm glad this one has come good. I hope you're planning the next one.

Onward and upward. 

[Colonel]

A real beauty, oozing with character - well done!

[Galteemore]

Inspired by @Tullygraineys PP build I dragged mine out of the box to give her a blast up and down. Reassuringly she ran  - also gave me a chance to pose a CIE grey loco with a proper black engine - the colour difference is striking. We are moving house in a month or two so this will be my last loco build for a bit - I have a blue 4-4-0 to do but that’s not a job to rush. I may try another small project though…..watch this space !!

Edited 19 hours ago by Galteemore

[Patrick Davey]

The PPs are pure GNR - elegant and perfectly-proportioned!

[Paul 34F]

David,

Hope your house move goes smoothly.

I’m still plodding along with the U class drawings.  Summer maintenance is taking up all of my time at the moment.

Paul

[Mol_PMB]

Two superb models! Very nice work. 
All the best for the move, and I look forward to the next modelling project. 

[Patrick Davey]

Am guessing…… you are moving to a new place with an outbuilding that has space for a representation of the complete SLNCR….. in O gauge?

[Galteemore]

7 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said:

Am guessing…… you are moving to a new place with an outbuilding that has space for a representation of the complete SLNCR….. in O gauge?

I wish ! My employer will find a house for us to rent but sadly that’s not a criterion! 

8 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said:

Am guessing…… you are moving to a new place with an outbuilding that has space for a representation of the complete SLNCR….. in O gauge?

I wish ! My employer will find a house for us to rent but sadly that’s not a criterion! 

[Northroader]

Well, it’s not as if you’ve had some practice at it. Best wishes on this one.