New member from Hastings, Victoria, Aus

[marsden46]

I am starting a 5 in gauge Simplex after a long break from model engineering. I built a 3.5 in gauge Standard Class 4 by LBSC in the late 1970's and finished it in the 80's. I have a dual gauge ground level track on my property but find the Std Class 4 is too small to drive comfortably. I also have a 5 inch gauge Planet with passenger cars. A friend gave me a partially started Super Simplex and I have started machining the cylinders so looking forward to other members experiences with the Simplex. I also model OO gauge based on East Lancashire in BR days, 1948 to 1968, based very roughly on the Burnley, Nelson area where I was born.

Peter

[peterk]

Welcome Peter! I have a Super Simplex (although I didn't build it) and it is an excellent design. It was my first loco and the one used to teach my son to drive steam. The larger boiler makes it much more useful than the standard Simplex. It still sees regular service on our club's raised level track and has proved to be a very reliable loco.

Peter

[johnd]

Welcome to the forum Peter.
Always interested in members builds, the occasional progress photo is always good to see.
John