Steam outline locos

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Steam outline locos
Topic Started: 18 May 2009, 09:17 PM (1,463 Views)
Timbo	18 May 2009, 09:17 PM Post #1
Timbo Posts: 1,367 Group: Moderators Member #53 Joined: October 24, 2006	Often regarded as the poor relation to steam locos, 'fake steam' locos powered by anything other than steam have been the staple of many a miniature railway. Often derided by enthusiasts but beloved of visitors and economically-minded operators alike, these so-called 'Pretenders' have their place in both history and the present. Many can be said to be true models - in that they really do get quite close to the appearance of a 'real' steam loco. Others are caricatures or fanciful interpretations of steam locomotives. Whether you love or hate them, they're here to stay. Personally, I adore them. Their versatility and individuality (and often imagination that fired their design) are, I think, what can make miniature railways so intriguing. SO: Over to you. What are your favourites, your most hated, the most ridiculous or the most interesting steam outline locos that you've come across? I'll start with mine. Baguley 2ft gauge 'Altonia', http://www.towerstimes.co.uk/history/articles/endofline.htm (and the Wicksteed Park variants, among others...) The Hudswell-Clarke Pacifics and Tanks, now at Blackpool, Scarborough and Butterley: from http://www.flickr.com/photos/bispham2/326250170/ My own attempt (my first ever miniature railway project, back in 2001) Can't forget the wonderful contraptions built for Battersea and Southport... in whichever guise they appeared, whether as 'Emmets', streamliners or even with the Southport Belle Pier diesel bodies on top... from http://www.lakesideminiaturerailway.co.uk/ And perhaps the delightful ex-Chessington 'Rocket'. I could go on! Your turn, chaps...
	Tim Dunn MRW Moderator www.bekonscot.com www.meteorite.co.uk


DGH	18 May 2009, 10:41 PM Post #2
Operations Manager Posts: 726 Group: MRMT Trustees Member #30 Joined: August 23, 2006	We have 4! http://www.davesrailpics.bravehost.com/scboro/nb1.htm Saltburn has 2 - see bottom photos on http://www.davesrailpics.bravehost.com/saltburn/saltburn.htm I am the driver on Mountaineer here too. David



laalratty	18 May 2009, 11:10 PM Post #3
Fireman Posts: 221 Group: Member Member #544 Joined: March 2, 2008	My favorites were always the Barlows at Southport, I always found them much more characterful then Princess Anne the western (this was the days when John Spencer was running the LMR and me and dad used to visit quite regurley)



bvr379	18 May 2009, 11:26 PM Post #4
Operations Manager Posts: 562 Group: Friends of MRMT Member #210 Joined: August 12, 2007	Of course BVR #1 "Wroxham Broad" spent her younger years as "Tracy Joe" - an IC loco, until the BVR fitted her with a boiler in 1991 see: http://www.davesrailpics.bravehost.com/bvr/bvr.htm - second & fourth pictures. There is a lot to be said for a locomotive that you can "Switch on" and go.
	David Barnes Bure Valley Railway - The 15" gauge railway with powerful locomotives. Trains between Wroxham & Aylsham in Norfolk. Santa will be arriving soon, followed by Mince Pie Specials from 27 Dec 2009 until 3rd Jan 2010. For Bure Valley Railway info. see: BVR website, which includes timetables.


craiggluyas	19 May 2009, 08:49 AM Post #5
Director Posts: 2,277 Group: MRMT Trustees Member #46 Joined: October 5, 2006	I'm sure this topic has been done before! http://s9.zetaboards.com/MRW_Forums/topic/7027311/1/ Mine have to be the Hudswell Clarke Baltics & Princess's followed closely by a certain tank loco I used to own now resident on the east coast... Finished off by Clara, though i think it would be even better as steam. I also quite like the English Severn Lamb locos and the Older Keefs (Haigh & Blenheim) But, I don't like them really in principal. I prefer a diesel to look like a diesel if i'm honest! Edited by craiggluyas, 19 May 2009, 10:06 PM.
	Craig Gluyas Talking to one's self is a sign of madness. I talk to my imaginary friend.


Timbo	19 May 2009, 12:10 PM Post #6
Timbo Posts: 1,367 Group: Moderators Member #53 Joined: October 24, 2006	Nah, that thread was the pros, cons and economies of steam and steam outline. I'd like you to post your favourites and most dreaded...
	Tim Dunn MRW Moderator www.bekonscot.com www.meteorite.co.uk


craiggluyas	19 May 2009, 12:56 PM Post #7
Director Posts: 2,277 Group: MRMT Trustees Member #46 Joined: October 5, 2006	http://s9.zetaboards.com/MRW_Forums/topic/98396/1/ Bits in here too, but i take your point Tim! Dreaded. Hmmm. Dare I say Rio to upset Peter.... I would be lying though. Possibly the Southern Belle from Littlehampton seen here:- http://miniaturerailwayphotos.fotopic.net/p41658208.html It has to be the Roanoke 0-6-0 at Poole though seen here:- http://www.exacteditions.com/exact/browse/392/429/1759/2/36 HORRIBLE! One of the most ingenious was the mablethorpe Bo-Bo which had a loco and coach all on one frame. Edited by craiggluyas, 19 May 2009, 12:57 PM.
	Craig Gluyas Talking to one's self is a sign of madness. I talk to my imaginary friend.


peterbryant	19 May 2009, 03:03 PM Post #8
Director Posts: 2,159 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 14, 2006	craiggluyas 19 May 2009, 12:56 PM Dreaded. Hmmm. Dare I say Rio to upset Peter.... I would be lying though. You better be lying.... My favourite S/Os are: SL Rios Hudswell Clarke Dylan from Weston MR My least favourite is obviously the Diddley thing at Broolands and No.1 http://www.miniaturerailwayworld.co.uk/indexofminiaturerailwaysop.html seen at the bottom here!
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CoateWaterSam	19 May 2009, 03:41 PM Post #9
Porter Posts: 40 Group: Member Member #823 Joined: June 29, 2008	I think i'd have to say my favourite steam outline loco is 'Pengwyn' which came to our gala last year from the Cardiff Club with its owner/builder Graham Penn, theres a few pictures on my website: 'Pengwyn' Photo. another of my favourites is a battery GWR Pannier tank which was built by the same person as 'Pengwyn' a picture of the pannier can be seen here: Battery Pannier
	Sam Maisey Coate Water Miniature Railway


Callum Darraugh	19 May 2009, 06:07 PM Post #10
Mug shot master Posts: 1,326 Group: Member Member #239 Joined: September 2, 2007	My Favourite S/O has definatly got to be the one and only Battison My Most hated S/O is probably craigs hate as well horrible!!!! Callum
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banksy	19 May 2009, 06:57 PM Post #11
banksy Posts: 66 Group: Member Member #865 Joined: September 24, 2008	the best looking steam outline has to be the one and only Blacolvesley but battison does come a close second with Tracy-jo third



DevilDrummer	19 May 2009, 07:38 PM Post #12
Director Posts: 2,054 Group: Member Member #300 Joined: November 2, 2007	My faves have got to be Battison (obviously...), Tracey Joe, and the NBR/BPR/MRC HC ones, because theyre steam outlines that actually look like steam engines! As opposed to my most hated: That awful looking thing at Rhyl (its name evades my memory) and the one at Poole, which just looks so tacky and commercialised, as well as the supposed B17's at WFR and Saltburn. Edited by DevilDrummer, 19 May 2009, 07:38 PM.
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MuzTrem	19 May 2009, 09:36 PM Post #13
Operations Manager Posts: 920 Group: Friends of MRMT Member #65 Joined: December 5, 2006	Favourites: Hudswell Clarkes, Tracey-Jo, Clara, Battison, the Chessington "Dukedogs". Least favourite: that ghastly contraption at Littlehampton! I must admit that for a long time I wasn't keen on Rios, but they are slowly growing on me...



AJcoulls	19 May 2009, 10:04 PM Post #14
Operations Manager Posts: 706 Group: MRMT Trustees Member #52 Joined: October 24, 2006	Favourites: Blacolvesley, Hudswells, straight stacked Rio, Tracey Jo & Clara and Michael Rayner's battery powered Hunslet "Waril" class. Most abhorred - probalby the Diddly thing!
	I know where I can get an engine...any time I want


rough-shunter	19 May 2009, 10:25 PM Post #15
Director Posts: 1,731 Group: Friends of MRMT Member #121 Joined: April 27, 2007	i love the hudswells who dosent i cant stand that awful thing that used to run at happy mount park back in mr blobby days it was painted bright pink and had blobby spots used to allso be in red
	JORDAN ASHLEY LEEDS Trains go into tunnels and come out but locos can go in sheds and never come out


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