The "Tin Turtle"

Hello,

      I've recently stumbled across something that is potentially my next project. I am seriously considering scratch-building a 009 gauge Simplex 40 Horsepower protected version trench light railway locomotive nicknamed the "Tin Turtle". It was used to haul supplies to supply depots just behind the front lines of WWI, it was greatly preferred over steam locomotives whose smoke made them easy targets for artillery, and was powered by a "petrol-electric" engine. The version I am considering making is a protected type which (as the name states) protected the engine assembly as well as the radiator and the fuel tank and the driver. The plans are from www.wdlr.org.uk and the drawings/plans were drawn by David H Smith. The prototype ran on 60 cm gauge track. (A tip for 009 modelers scale the drawing when you print it to 27% and you will have a 1/76 scale set of plans. At 100% they are about 1/20 scale). Well that's all for now,
      Happy Modeling