This Category includes anything that moves under its own power.
Included here are models that were submitted for the Club’s annual model-making competitions
2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Individual Members’ Projects
General Modelling - Category A: Motive Power
MOD Ruston & Hornsby Shunter
Modified Silver Fox kit to adapt CLASS 07 Shunter to Military version
Freelance ‘OO9’ Gauge Loco
Custom Body on a ‘N’ Gauge Fleischmann chassis
58xx (Modified Dapol 14xx)
‘N’ Gauge. Modified using a "Mainly Trains" detailing kit, new sprung buffers, cab interior, crew, and "Comet" chassis - repainted and weathered.
Radstock Pilot LMS Jinty 0-6-0
EM Gauge. Bachmann body, modified with "Brassmaster" etchings and scratch-built parts. High level gearbox and "Mashima" motor.
DB CLASS V45 in HO Scale
West German Diesel Shunter.
Built from ‘Model Loco’ (DJH) Kit.
FREELANCE SHUNTER
LOCO “NO. 2” in O-16.5 scale
Based on Hornby Dock Shunter
BR CLASS 04 in ‘N’ Scale
Built from a Langley Kit, and modified chassis.
This locomotive was different, not only in being a non-operational departmental locomotive, but also in having a Class 24/1 type cab end at one end and a Class 25 style one at the other. The conversion involved:
The removal of the molded grills and replacement with etched ones.
The modification of the front ends to give the correct Class 24/25 pattern. Modification to the roof panels
General detailing of the locomotive to improve its appearance, for example the installation of wire handrails.
[2006] 2-6-0 BR Standard Loco
Winning Entry 2006
‘OO’ Gauge locomotive
[2008] 1:24 scale (GN15) Electric Loco
Built from 'plasticard. African railways prototype. Ffestiniog slate quarry converted from 1875 Hunslet to Electric in 1935. 400mm gauge.
[2008] Johnson MR Passenger Tank
58071 was a Gloucester Engine. Model based on a "Craftsman" Kit with a modified chassis
[2008] 009 Locomotive
Scratch-built body on commercial chassis
[2008] GWR SW1 No. 62 in 1958
Walthers Model with repaint and additional details.
MOBILE TRAIN HEATING UNIT: (winning entry 2005)
Western Region Class 24 Carriage Heating Unit (withdrawn), No. ADB968009.
Converted from a redundant, and non-working, Hornby Class 25.
