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@edhiggins4346 the unrebuilt loco with tender, and, the tender for the rebuilt loco are 3D prints from Shapeways. The rebuilt loco body is a heavily modified Corgi Britannia. I do also have a Q1 and USA dock tank which are Shapeways 3D prints. My Lord Nelson is a 3D print but from Lincoln-Locos.

@T4Van-E-daycamp not that I know of. At one one time SR bodies of various classes were available from Shapeways but since they ceased a couple of months ago no idea where you can get any.

@HighFell thanks Matt. That is it for now a warmer climate is calling.

@user-lp9cr6lw6h at least you have seen it done now

@jxxgames do you mean they "asked" what we would like? I pesonally don't think the W1 and P2's would be big sellers yet but we all like to think what "we" like would be good. I would swap those for a B1 and Black 5. Hornby already have it in their pans for a 57xx and J94. I already have thoughts of an N2 from a J50 chassis as the wheelbase is correct, but the wheels are too small.

@@garryhall5552 Black Fives would actually be genius. Also I agree with you with the LNER W1s since their OO gauge ones were pretty flimsy with the win deflectors being very fragile and breaking easily. The P2s will definitely be a nice edition for a new for wheel configurations and could possibly make for great customs. But I would possibly also swap the P2s with a 9F since they’re really nice models and their OO models have sold nicely with their amazing details

@@jxxgames the P2's to be a little more popular might have to be the rebuilt unstreamlined version.

@@AllensTrains what do you mean "more money than sense"?

The whole point of TT:120 is it’s not manufacturer invention, it’s a true scale unlike any RTR scale in UK; N, OO or O are all incorrect. 1:120 is the correct TT scale as used across rest of the world. Garry has created an impressive range through traditional modelling skills, most of these don’t exist as RTR models.

@@HighFell thanks Matt.

@@garryhall5552 This is a caveat that applies to any collector of model trains, including myself!

@AllensTrains right, it is just some people have used it in a different and impolite way towards me.

@timallen_uk the two brakes coupled together (same number) are beautiful runners like most of the blood and custard ones. The other 4 (brake has different number) have a very, very slight scrape but nothing like the LMS. It is so little they run very free and it is not noticeable on the main layout. I am not even going to bother touching these.

My brake 3rd in BR Maroon runs a treat but my 50’ full brakes in early & late run well too. I like the roof detail on these as well as the variety over the MK1’s. These make great local service trains on High Fell 😁

@HighFell I actually like these better than the Mk1s and as you say the roof detail is excellent. I just want Hornby to do Stanier Kitchen and Dining cars now but a good guess says that will be a long long time off.

@@darrenfawkner2018 thank you.

@lukeslocos6610 If I cannot find any spare fuel tanks then there are two people who do 3d prints of them. The Halling bogies for the 40 should be here this week so might start it but going on holiday at the end of the week so it could be a while yet.

@MoonlitLab I have no idea which loco the chassis came from it has been in my possession since I dabbled in N in the 90's. What are you looking at using it for?

@@garryhall5552 I bought a small tank engine kit from Sparkshot - where you got your Baltic tank. Ideally I'm looking for something about the size of a J94 or a terrier.

@MoonlitLab for something like that, this would probably suit it being a short wheelbase.

@@garryhall5552 Awesome! Do you know which class of locomotive the chassis you used comes from?

@MoonlitLab no sorry, it is from when I did some N gauge in the 90's and cannot remember. It could possibly have been just a chassis bought as I used to scratch build bodies to fit Farish chassis''s, similar I suppose to now with 3D bodies on Hornby chassis's.

@MikeTT120 thanks for the comment Mike. Regarding the track, all original track, which is the lower level, is Peco H0m and was modified for Triang TT loco use. The modern Hornby still run very well on it so where possible (future portable layout) I will continue to use it. The upper level, when I get around to it, is mainly Hornby 120 as I needed the set curves as too tight to do properly with flexible. However, the station area and pointwork will be Peco H0m still.

@@garryhall5552I think the wider spacing of the sleepers with HOm really suits TT:120. Not sure if it’s more or less realistic compared to Peco/Hornby TT track though?

@MikeTT120 scale/accuracy has never bothered me and, in my own view the Hornby/Peco sleepers looks too close together. Plus, it is easier to ballast lol.

@HighFell thanks Matt, just hope it is not too long before the nameplates are made for this and the Scot. Doug at Silver Tay said he has been very busy with the names already done, which is a good thing really.

@@user-cn4rg2bs4p they do look good Caroline but are too modern for me so wont be looking at any myself.

@@East_Mallingford_Railway 50 sets of 150 wagons all sold out in 4 hours. They are looking at something again but no idea if new names or different ones.

Thanks Matt, when I was asked at one of the shows Hornby were at what loco would I like to see I did say "any, I don't mind but what would be nice is the 00 2-6-0 you have just released, or, standard 4 tank". Don't think my one view will make it happen though.

@@garryhall5552 I think the standard class locos would be a great place to extend the steam range. BR late steam is popular and standard classes were everywhere. A nice 4MT would be perfect for almost any layout

@@HighFell they certainly would. Just seen today that Lincoln Locos do the 2-6-0 3mt and I would love one. Alas at the moment no suitable chassis and doubt the J50 will fit. I want 77012 as it was a York engine and a photo I took of her won me a competition in the college photography class.

Thanks. The blue is Precision steam loco blue. I would have preferred to use a car spray like my A3 but it was impossible to mask everything so it is brush painted.

Thank you, it is a lovely 3d print too. Just washed and painted it, no sanding etc required.

Thank you.

Yes both loco bodies are. From Lincoln-Locos.

Sorry Matt, I know you are wanting a 9F for High Fell so could not resist.

Certainly unusual in any model scale and I am hoping to do it in Furness colours, similar to LMS.

Thanks, just bought another 6 to do.

Thanks, just bought another 6 to do.

Thanks Matt, just bought another 6 to do and 11 should be enough for now until the unfitted ones appear.

Thanks, hopefully better when the chassis and wheels are black and cylinders raised. For Evening Star I need a double chimney of something. I had thought with a single chimney I might do black but the paintwork is too nice t paint over.

Yes, they are 3d printed bodies on Hornby chassis's. There are quite a few more now including West Country's (rebuilt and original), Standard 5, Royal Scot, 4-4-0, Q1 etc. Then Deltic, Peak, class 20, Co-Bo to name a few

Also B12, J39, Stanier 2-6-4, USA dock tank, J69. Warship, Hymek.

Does the Merchant Navy, Q1 Class, And Dock Tank all use the A3 chassis. Also for the first two, do they have custom wheels or do they wear the A3 wheels?

@@jxxgames both West Country's use the A1 chassis. The spam can has Triang TT style connecting rods. Both have the Hornby 6'8" wheels as there are no smaller ones available. Also, they are still spoked as I want to draw up some overlays one day. The Q1 and J39 have free wheeling Triang TT chassis's and powered with Halling motor bogies in the tender. The USA dock tank has a small 0-6-0 chassis from Oak Tree Engineering and fitted with part of the Hornby A1 valve gear. You should be able to use the search to find the videos or just scroll through. Some of the videos are before the locos were finished then some once completed.

Thank you, I may do some more wagons but will not touch a loco or coach. Hopefully one of my next projects will be here this week and Lenny is not far off finishing another body for me.

All I will say is one will be pre grouping and the other ex LMS providing I can fit chassis's into them.

WTF are all these different models coming from? Are they prototypes or just one-offs?

@@PhilipHarding-ex8rg they are 3d printed bodies most of which are fitted onto a Hornby chassis. Anyone can buy a body and do one themselves.

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Yes they are, like most of the stock. I have just removed the chassis from one to use on a horsebox body.

It is painted and nearly fully lined now. It will be finished in a couple of hours apart from the nameplates which could be a while yet.

There are two ways of looking at it. It did not give the old TT a new lease of life due to the different scale so nothing compatible. However it has brought a new lease of life to 12mm track. What is has given me is the chance to run better looking train lengths, and, far more options coach wise. Locos are still limited but what there is, is fantastic in just 18 months. I am lucky I can do a few conversations but limited so far due to the steam locos available only having 6'8"/6'9" wheels.

@@garryhall5552 What is the limitation of 6'8" wheels?

@@AllensTrains there were only very few locos that used them, most had smaller wheels. My two tanks have them but should only be 5'8", the W/C, A2, V2, Britannia, Standard 5 etc should be 6' or 6'2" so it is a compromise anyway.

I had thought about it but the cab is wrong as the spectacle plate should be flat like a Princess. Also the dome is in the wrong place and it needs a double chimney. So, unlikely unless I go for more compromises than normal lol. There are a couple more locos in the pipeline though.

Looks grand. Are you planning on weathering the 21T wagons?

​@garryhall5552 yeah I understand, I mean couldn't you use the dutchess chasseur under a 120 princess body and as such turbomotive, I meant easier in fact there's no valve gear for faffing about with which you could use on a different locomotive.

@@gregmacdonald927 thanks Greg, I have thought about weathering the wagons but very poor at it in the past so always done a clean loco/coach/wagon. However, these do seem overly bright and really do need toning down so will be thinking about it.

@@lukeslocos6610 at the moment there is no Princess body available but the chassis I robbed the valve gear and tender chassis from is earmarked for a large tank depending the fit due to the large motor. I am hoping the motor will fit in the cab so at the highest point. The motor size and position do not leave this chassis open to many conversions.

No idea, I do not do 4mm modelling, sorry.

No, it was to try to show the difference in size of the old TT 3mm against the new TT at 2.5mm.

Yes, I have no interest in DCC or sound.

@@garryhall5552 great. Do you wire different sections to different controllers then? Looks awesome by the way.

@@TaffsReWorx both circuits have independent controllers, some parts are switchable from one to the other like the double slip is off/outer/inner and the bay platforms switched from the double slip. Both platforms can operate from either to work wrong line to the crossovers. The goods yard has a separate controller but is switchable to the outer.

Thank you.