Before starting on this project, make sure you have the very latest version of this locomotive. Obviously, the running qualities of earlier versions was erratic, which is not the case for this one. What’s more, this version features complete and accurately-made motion.
1 I wanted to repaint the motor casing in black, as well as the gear casing which carries the brake shoes. If you aren’t interested, you can move straight to the dismantling phase! This is straightforward and quick, the instruction leaflet will be helpful. The various modifications I carried out were a function of the spare parts I happened to have in my scrapbox: whistle, water tank taps, rear lamp brackets, smokebox handwheel, handrail knobs, lifting points, valve... If I had been braver, I would have also replaced…