The Fablewood Motive Power Department

[David Hennessey]

Basically a thread recording the activity of my various modes of motive power on Fablewood, whether it be steam, diesel or otherwise!

I'll kick off with a review of the locos I have so far; a trio of Chris Ward 3D models, acquired at the 009 Society AGM/North West show at Rainford in April 2015. They are a 'George England' style 0-4-0 STT, a freelance 'Double Fairlie' and a freelance 0-4-0 quarry tank engine. The 'George England' and quarry loco run on a Kato 103 chassis, whilst the Double Fairlie currently uses a 106 chassis (though this may be upgraded to 107).











Over the last few days, the 'George England' and the Quarry Tank have been getting their respective coats of paint. The 'George England' sports a plain green colour to match the rolling stock (with red frames, cream cab interior and black tender insides), and the quarry   loco gets scarlet. Both have copper chimney tops and spectacle plates, and the quarry loco has a nice brass dome.

The 'George England' engine has the name Katie and the No.1 number (both name and number plates coming courtesy of Narrow Planet). The name and number of the quarry loco has yet to be decided.









More progress, as it unfolds. Comments welcomed as always.

[David Hennessey]

05/06/2015

The third loco in the current Fablewood motive power trio, is a Chris Ward 3D printed freelance 'double fairlie', modelled on the type found on a certain little railway in North Wales. This particular model has been hand painted by yours truly over the last week, and sits on a Kato 107 chassis (which was acquired from Gaugemaster after the 106 chassis I had was found to be a bit too short to fit the body).

Here are a few snaps of the loco, after a visit to the paint shop:













No other progress at present, but will report back soon. Comments welcomed as always.

[gastwo]

Looking good David. Any updates?

ATB
Shaun.

[jimowers]

I thing that I have found from experience... You may find it useful to put some lead weight (other types are available) in the George England tender before installing the coal. Try it with one of your carriages around a bend or over points to check that it does not derail.