TINY build

[ge_rik]

One of my various correspondents drew my attention to an attractive little loco which once graced the metals of the 3' 9" gauge Fayles Tramway in Dorset. Constructed by Stephen Lewin in around 1868, it was originally named CORFE but, when it was transferred to Fayles Tramway in 1906 it was given the name of TINY.

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Source: George Moon Collection

With some prompting, I tracked down plans in edition 121 of The NG&IRM Review and over the past couple of months have been slowly producing 3D printed parts. I have now started construction. There's a fair bit more to do in terms of detailing, but it seems to be coming together.

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I'll keep you posted.

Rik

[SimonWood]

Love it Rik. What a characterful little loco.

[nick25]

This model is so exquisitely crafted!

[StuartJ]

One of my favourite locos! Much better looking without the cab though, I think

What chassis are you using?

[ge_rik]

What chassis are you using?

My own concoction - using a GA25-370 gearmotor.

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I have an aversion to using plastic wheels on locos and so have used Bachmann 24.5mm dia wheelsets. The original loco had solid wheels with spokes moulded on and so I've produced inserts for the wheels to mimic this.

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Rik

[tommygander1941]

That is so cute! I can't wait to see the finished product, I do hope the dome will be brass