hunslet

I've been a big fan of the 18" gauge loco 'Jack' built by the Hunslet Engine Company for many years and have long harboured a wish to own a model of one. I got as far as purchasing some parts from Roundhouse a couple of years ago and started to research the build but as ever, my interests moved...

I know there are a few of us on here who are quite partial to the Hunslet models Jack and Waril, particularly when live steam powered and rambling around the garden. If you are unsure, just click and watch :) Although I had started to work out what I was going to do to build my Jack, I've not...

This has been built for a while but I did take some shots of the build... The prototype locos were built for BSC at Templeborough/Rotherham and there were 6 in total to replace some ageing Fowler 0-4-0 diesels. They have 400hp engines (not sure of the type). Once the steelworks closed some...

Dapol Dave has gone his own way and has just announced production of RTR 7mm Class 23 Baby Deltic and a J94. http://djmodels.co.uk/?page_id=11 I don't normally do RTR announcements and it's not something I would consider as I enjoy the building more than the running, but I thought some...

The Peckett of Bury, Thorn & Sons Ltd. blotting out the sky next to the maintenance workshop, July 1964. Working back to shed from the railtank loading siding. The reality...

Fancy a distraction for the day? Get a brew on and watch this . Nothing else to say other than utterly wonderful :) Steve