I think it’s a fantastic build with lots of great details. The one bit I’m a
little unsure of is the middle section (I’m sure it has some special name but I
don’t know it) behind the dark grey boiler and in front of the cab. The lines on
the prototype are very smooth there and it’s quite a prominent feature but I
feel the stepping of tiles doesn’t do it justice. I’d prefer to see it made from
1x3 curves with perhaps a little less detail on top.
Anyway, it’s a small criticism of what is an excellent and creative design (your
studs out boiler is particularly effective on this).
(...) Cale, Very nice build. I really like all of the amazing detail. Awesome work. When I looked at the pictures of the real engine, I did get the same impression as Tim that the 'back boiler shroud' could be rounder (but I know its always hard to (...) (17 years ago, 20-Nov-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
Reading B4a class 0-6-0T Steam Switcher #1251 (URL) Built by the Reading shops in 1918 for the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad #1251 was pieced together with parts from a previous 2-8-0 consolidation. She was well liked by crews and served for 45 (...) (17 years ago, 19-Nov-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX) !
