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My lovely wife having bought me a Slaters Hunslet kit a few years ago started something. I finally got round to building it, but swapped the motor for a slow speed N30, and fitted radio control. Whilst I was at it, I thought I would have a play with an ultrasonic mister disc and driver, and got a very nice chuff from it.... this led to building a layout, and a commitment to an exhibition (Uckfield-this year) , which in turn of course needs a second loco.....
I had already drawn up a Kerr Stuart Tattoo in 7mm, so I enlarged it to 16mm, and printed the bits up on a Mars 2 Pro. This was also fitted with steam effect ( about an hour before refill). Also radio controlled, it should have a duration of over two days, but we will see! The loco is geared right down with a small motor for slow speed work.

Another masterpiece Giles, wonderful slow running and great detailing, especially the turning head.
Tchaikovsky 1812 overture is a personal favourite, but perhaps a little overdramatic for the action?

Hello Giles, I've/we've been admiring your work on YouTube recently (see https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14862) but I had no idea you were on the forum! I think I might've even heard a mention of your smoke generator on the Model Rail Radio podcast as well.

I missed the swivelling head on the first viewing. I was too busy watching the point blades slowly moving.
Excellent work. Watching the valve gear and chuffs is mesmerising

Rik

Taking realism to the nth degree. Truly amazing engineering and electronic work.
Grant.

Oooh, that's really lovely!

I particularly like the bridge, and the weathered finish on the loco... Great slow running too...

That is amazingly realistic, and the driver's head moving adds to the realism too. And whilst the music may be 'overly dramatic'; who doesn't like a bit of Beethoven*

(I know it's Tchaikovsky's 1812!)