LB&SCR D1x Steam Locomotive printed

[Trent]

Hi all,
I found someone who was offering to print a LB&SCR D1x Steam Locomotive for sale in HO scale, and we have discussed printing one in 1:24, with the goal of fitting a common Stainz 0-4-0 motor block with an idler to keep the price down. Obviously an LGB 2018 mogul block would be better, but pricey. Will update this post when I receive the prototype. Rendering attached.

 

[Northsider]

Looks promising! And a lovely prototype to model...

 

[PhilP]

Would not a Bachmann large scale 'Thomas' be a more suitable donor for the chassis?

You should be able to get a good example for a similar price to a Stainz?

PhilP.

 

[Trent]

Would not a Bachmann large scale 'Thomas' be a more suitable donor for the chassis?

You should be able to get a good example for a similar price to a Stainz?

PhilP.

That's a good suggestion Phil! Had also considered a Bachmann 4-6-0, but they aren't as reliable as the venerable Stainz. Now I need to go measure...

 

[PhilP]

Oh, I agree, the Bachmann mechanism is nothing like as robust as a Stainz. But I will be interested to see how the wheelbase and wheel diameter work for you?

PhilP.

 

[dunnyrail]

The Stainz wheels I reckon would be too small spoiling the look of a superb beast. The other suggestions sound more suitable.

 

[dunnyrail]

D1 had 5’6” driving wheels which at 1:24 would be near double the size of Stainz, even the so called G scale Hornby Harry Potter Hall wheels would be on the small side. You may get a better looking loco if you smalled the scale to perhaps 1:29 or even 1:32 but then it would look small compared to our NG rolling stock. Tricky dilemma.

 

[oldoak81A]

That looks great but Why 1:24 & not 22.5 scale ? any particular reason.
That could open up a whole new world of UK kit.

 

[craigwrdouglas2]

I believe Thomas is based on an LBSC E2 class

 

[craigwrdouglas2]

That looks great but Why 1:24 & not 22.5 scale ? any particular reason.
That could open up a whole new world of UK kit.

LBSC was a standard gauge railway rather than a narrow gauge one so a smaller body might be closer to correct on proportions.

 

[Flying15]

That looks great but Why 1:24 & not 22.5 scale ? any particular reason.
That could open up a whole new world of UK kit.

I use 1/24 (ish) for my standard gauge models partly because it is easier for working from drawings of the originals which if dimensioned were done in imperial. 1/24 is therefore half inch to the foot! Here’s a couple of my models built on Thomas chassis some with wheels undersized and other compromises but don’t look too bad.

 

[craigwrdouglas2]

Those are really impressive, particularly the Jones goods.