Hello! I haven't been on this site in a very long time. (Mostly because I don't have a garden or railroad, but also because money is quite tight.) However, with the recent events of the world, I am finding myself with much more free time than I used to. So, I have returned to an idea that I had before: to custom build a Hall class locomotive based from a Bachmann 2-6-0 in 1:32 scale. That scale doesn't match my Forney, but it's okay because they wouldn't run together anyway. So, first thing with this project is to figure out the measurements of the loco and plan the components. So, I found this diagram of a Hall class from greatwestern.org.uk . I then edited the file to scale it down to millimeters. There are numbers I'll have to figure out still. In terms of circuitry, this locomotive will be simpler than others. The engine will run on battery power, R/C control, with sound. That is all. If I can still get them from England, I will continue to use the RC Trains receiver for this engine. It will be #5 on my Tx22.
I may have found a good starting point for this project. Bachmann's 4-6-0 Big Hauler maintains a lot of the basic profile of the hall class engines, but will require the addition of the external firebox, larger wheels, tender, and British-style chimney & steam release.
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