Thanks Tac,
I look fwd to it .  BTW, I just got Your P.M.s    I have some urgent business to attend to ( doing dishes for my Sick Wife( Flu virus) and a couple of errands to do) and then I'll write You back.

For Now, Cheers,
Stryker ( Larry)

Thanks  Tac.
I appreciate the info.  In fact, it will make things easier.    I'll have to look for the o-4-2.   I am still looking to make the large scale 2-6-2 for outdoors.   The smaller loco will make things ( once I have it) even more fun to model indoors.

Cheers,
Laary

Hi Tac,
Thank You in advance for Your help as well as Your local live steamers.   I've been trying to find pictures of the interior of 6013, but to date had no luck what so ever.  If, by chance You are able to get some photographs of 6013's cabin/( footplate?) that You could post, I'd be extremely grateful.  Right now, so to speak, I am looking on the internet to see what the terrain for a GWR Branch line looks like.  I've seen far too many Rail Road layouts supposedly representing the Middlewest of the U.S. that do not look like the builder checked his/her geology for the area supposedly being modeled.   I refuse to insult my fellow modelers in the U.K. by doing that to them!

Tac, might I please impose upon You and Your friends to let me know which books that You know of, over there that might help me to duplicate the geology of the GWR's branchlines?
Again, Thank You in advance,
Sincerely,

Stryker

Hi Joe,
Thanks for the pictures.   They are much appreciated!!!!!

Just for the record and public edification ( ), the photos that show the "T" part of the locomotives that show a narrowing down near the top of the tender tells the viewer that it is a Lovatt designed "Prairie".
The photos that show straight vertical sides on the tender w/ a slight flair outward on the rear side is the loco that I wish to build.

The only real problem that I have is that I can find no photos or drawings of the interior of the cab.  Sadly the DAPOL model only has a backplate that has some, but not al lot of detail.  Must close for now.   I appreciate everyones' input on this project

For Now......
Stryker

Hi uscgtanker

As regards Your 1st question:  I will be making an exact copy of the 6100 class.  Using the 10' rule is a good idea, I've used it on RC aircraft.  The only non exact thing about it will be what I've heard called "Proto-lancing"  Basically, in this case,  my Railway (both HO + Large Scale) will be based on the GWR, but the paint scheme will be based on the LMS.....mainly because I prefer the LMS red!

Yes, there are plenty of on line photos and line drawings for accuracy, for which I'm grateful and I also have the DAPOL model to help on things the photos and line drawings aren't clear on.  As I can, I will let folks know whats going on.   Thanks again for all of Your suggestions and ideas......PLEASE keep them coming!!!!!

Your Modeling Buddy,
Stryker

OK Joe.
You should be getting my P.M. any time now!

YMP,
Larry

Thanks for the photos, Joe.
I, in fact, just got the kit in the mail from a Company in Canada.   I was just going to E-mail You privately and fill You in more on things.  Due to my disability, I have trouble "speaking" on a public talk board so some of my Postings seem to be a little off.

Publicly speaking, as I go along with things, I post here for all.  Privately, I'll e-mail You where I won't accidentally offend our sponsor.

Cheers,
Larry

Hi Joe,
There is a GWR website that has a number of the 2-6-2 T drawings that I will be using.  Basically, I will be doing what You said so well.  I don't recall stating this as such, but this will be a narrow gauge version of the locomotive and yes,  Joe, my new Friend, I will use the Big Hauler's driver dia to = the 5'8" dia of the real loco ( hope that makes sense).

What I ideally want to do is take the entire engine/chassis/ pilot wheels assembly, add tailing truck/wheels and build up the superstructure from there.  I have noticed that I can buy these items from the parts store on line here.  All I will have to do is extend the frame for the trailing truck  and add the superstructure.  Once I get my drawings done and chassis parts, I'll start the building.   I'm taking initial measurements from my Bib Hauler "Tweetsie" Loco for starting the drawings.
   
Thanks for Your advice, You are being a big help, my friend + I appreciate it. I look foward to Your replies
  For now,
Larry

Thank You Joe and You are welcome.
The real prototype uses 4'81/2"gauge.   I built a narrow gauge 009 gauge model of it for my 009 4'x3' layout using a Dapol model on a 2-6-2 NG chassis I bought 20 years ago @ a going out of business hobbyshop.

What I wish to build is a kitbashed Large Scale/ Gauge NG version of said model aas I have a very small "Garden" area in which to build outdoors.   Basically, I wish to use "Big Hauler" track and parts to scratch build the loco and parts.  The actual non NG loco is 41' over the buffers and 8'11 1/4" wide x 12'7 5/8" high.

I am starting to work out the loco dimensions based on the distance between the centers of the Bachman railheads.  It may take a while......  To be Continued.....

Hope to hear from You soon Joe, I hope this clarifies things a little more
Cheers,
Stryker

Say, how about a copy of the Zepher inspired White Pass and Yukon semi-streamlined diesel?  It would fit right in w/ Bachman's Big Hauler cars!

Hi. Stryker here,
Just a thought w/regards Your outdoor layout:  Have You ever considered building Your track Layout on a raised bed?  It will make it easier for You to get to, upkeep and repair.  There are several article that have been published in various magazines ove the years.

Hope this helps.

Cheers to all,
Stryker

Greetings to all,
Iam Stryker, a disabled Vietnam Vet who would like build a large scale British tank engine using Bachman Big Hauler Parts.  I am pleased with my Tweetsie Big Hauler set and that is why I would like to use the parts.  The difference is that I wish to make it to 1.22.5 scale to match my OO9 scale 2-6-2T British 4'x4' layout, but in a larger outdoor layout.

Any suggestions as to what parts for chassis and leading and trailing trucks I should use?  I can scratchbuild the shell and other items.   I know that I will have to adapt the trailing truck for electrical pick up......not a problem.

I appreciate and thank all Forum readers in advance.

Stryker------------