Commission: Beyer Peacock in 009

I designed the Llanfyllin and Llangynog Light Railway Beyer Peacock 0-4-2t last year and we released an small initial limited edition batch through Narrow Planet. A customer asked me to finish his model in a non-GWR finish...

The model fits together well, and the replacement cylinders go along way to hiding the origins of the power unit. The etched overlays provide a richly riveted surface without the problems of preparing a 3D printed surface - a real bonus. The white metal chimney is superb, and the boiler fittings add some much needed balance weight - the boiler and front of the tanks are also filled with fluid lead to help balance out the tail happy Minitrains chassis.

The model is finished without top-feed in North Staffs Madder Lake, which seems to be quite brown - a nice shade actually. I've fitted the NP supplied works plates (which are a work of art in themselves) along with numbers supplied by the customer. As is customary for my models, a small oil can has been placed alongside the footplate.

I'm happy to work on your own models and create models to match the existing stock on your railway, contact me for your own proposal. More soon...