LSWR T3 class no. 563

[NickB]

This is the loco I built before the Precedent, and which has finally emerged after a long delay in the paintshop. Briefly:

• R/C battery electric drive
• 12v DC motor with my own gearbox
• Wheels are Mark Wood castings, turned by me
• Fully working valve gear
• Many (not all) of the bright bits are 3D printed in brass
• Tender axleboxes and springs are 3D printed in nylon
• Everything else is scratch built in the time-honoured manner

Nick

 

[Mikemill]

None other than a work of art, the care and attention to detail are outstanding, well done Nick

Mike

 

[AdamF]

Absolutely gorgeous - what craft.

 

[Mike W]

Surely the finest Gauge 3 locomotive ever made ... so far.

Mike

 

[David Waite]

Hi Nick
Wonderful workmanship.

David.

 

[Jon Nazareth]

Absolutely wonderful!!

Jon

 

[NickB]

No. 563 on light duties at Wharton Road. In case you're wondering what it is doing with an LNWR Picnic Saloon, Wharton Road is a preservation railway so railway muddling is the order of the day. Thanks to Roger Salisbury for hosting.