I’ve had these photos for a few weeks now. This engine, built from an etched brass kit, is essentially done except for weights. It did come out well!

It runs well with the modified Athearn drive components! Just won’t pull very much, as it badly needs extra weights. When it is a little cooler I’ll work that out more in the garage shop.

I opted for my slightly more “modern” Orient scheme which would theoretically be more of a 1960s scheme.

This build took a while! But pleased with the results. The series starts here.