Wednesday, 24 February 2016

No 68

I've come across this a couple of times recently. It's Egypt, 2'6" gauge (logical) but is listed as Manning Wardle which is unlikely. I do like the feel of the photo with the pith helmets and the chap carrying the dead mouse on a stick under order, 'Simpkins. Move that mouse!'


The canvas cab sheet is a possible dodge as would be a canvas cover over the running gear to allow for all sorts of motive power. Who's not thinking Tri-ang Polly when looking at this?

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5 comments:

  1. James Finister24 February 2016 at 11:43

    Hawthorn Leslie?

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  2. James Finister24 February 2016 at 11:49

    http://www.shapeways.com/product/AVEKPXDFW/009-cheap-and-easy-ww1-hawthorn-leslie-petrol-loco

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  3. Phil Parker24 February 2016 at 19:49

    SPUD power using the Brachlines flycrank kit to add the rods. I did this when I made my Hellingly locos which look very similar from the footplate down.

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  4. Chris OD25 February 2016 at 08:26

    Yup, Hawthorn Leslie. I made a 7mm model of it using a Hornby mech. thought I'd build an egyptian layout but got no futher than buying palm trees and cammel and building this. I'll send pics if you're interested.

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  5. Chris Ford26 February 2016 at 15:10

    Thanks guys. HL it is then.
    COD: Found the pics - still got it?

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