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Miniatures Adventure => The Great War => Topic started by: Rich H on February 21, 2020, 09:39:47 PM

Title: Something a little different - Trench Locomotive
Post by: Rich H on February 21, 2020, 09:39:47 PM

2ft gauge trench railway Simplex 40hp locomotive
designed for TT gauge 12mm rails close enough for 28mm

Title: Re: Something a little different - Trench Locomotive
Post by: Helen on February 23, 2020, 08:27:20 AM

Nice work on the concept.

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Post by: Westfalia Chris on February 23, 2020, 08:36:18 AM

Well done and quite out of the ordinary. Will you do a strip-down version too, or, does it already have an interior?

Title: Re: Something a little different - Trench Locomotive
Post by: Rich H on February 23, 2020, 11:59:03 AM

It's hollow.  I couldn't find a drawing of the stripped down version, just photos.

Type D Wagon

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Post by: voltan on February 23, 2020, 12:22:52 PM

There was an episode of salvage squad were they restored an armoured simplex, good watch if you can find it.

Title: Re: Something a little different - Trench Locomotive
Post by: Rich H on February 23, 2020, 01:50:50 PM

I'll take a look. Ta!

Title: Re: Something a little different - Trench Locomotive
Post by: Helen on February 23, 2020, 08:27:22 PM

Link:

https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/73313-armoured-simplex-restoration/

Might need to look elsewhere for the video as the link within the link above didn't allow for access.

Title: Re: Something a little different - Trench Locomotive
Post by: Rich H on February 23, 2020, 08:47:17 PM

Will take a look thanks!

I've actually found a drawing now...  probably
(https://www.zelmeroz.com/album_rail/qld/jf72/jf075.jpg)

Title: Re: Something a little different - Trench Locomotive
Post by: Rich H on February 23, 2020, 10:40:21 PM

First wagon printed

Title: Re: Something a little different - Trench Locomotive
Post by: Helen on February 23, 2020, 10:43:41 PM

Try this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQh1cvHHVqg

Title: Re: Something a little different - Trench Locomotive
Post by: FramFramson on March 07, 2020, 07:11:25 PM

Obviously not steam-driven (and probably with good reason). Were they petrol-engined?

Title: Re: Something a little different - Trench Locomotive
Post by: Rich H on March 07, 2020, 07:20:45 PM

Yep, petrol.  There were steam versions, I think they were repurposed industrial locos