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K1 Garratt

Here are some pictures of my K1 0-4-0 + 0-4-0 Garratt modelled (fictitiously) as it appeared on the Pentewan Railway (rebuilt 1′ 11½” in 1923) in Cornwall in the late 1950s, prior to rescue and eventual restoration by the WHR.

The model was built from a Backwoods Miniatures kit with various modifications which included DCC with sound (2 x CT elektronik decoders), lights, coal bunker, full cab detail and rebuilt motion with memory wire operated valve gear. There are also some photos of the model under construction.

Wheels and (replacement) axleboxes
Motor
Motor mount

Spur gear drive
Brake rods made removable
Replacement crosshead

Replacement slidebar
Cylinder block
Improved coupling rods

Removable cylinder assembly
Rebuilt rear tank with bunker
Rebuilt front tank

New steel extensions and flycranks
Engine components

National Archives Australia Cab Drawing
Memory wire gear change

Memory wire gear change
In forward gear
In reverse gear

Front engine assembled
simple dcc wring job !
Final assembly

Final assembly
Finished and weathered
Finished and weathered

Finally finished

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