TINY build

Post by **ge_rik** » Thu Oct 08, 2026 7:37 pm

One of my various correspondents drew my attention to an attractive little loco which once graced the metals of the 3' 9" gauge Fayles Tramway in Dorset. Constructed by Stephen Lewin in around 1868, it was originally named CORFE but, when it was transferred to Fayles Tramway in 1906 it was given the name of TINY.

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Source: George Moon Collection

With some prompting, I tracked down plans in edition 121 of The NG&IRM Review and over the past couple of months have been slowly producing 3D printed parts. I have now started construction. There's a fair bit more to do in terms of detailing, but it seems to be coming together.

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I'll keep you posted.

Rik

SimonWood · Post by **SimonWood** » Thu Oct 08, 2026 7:51 pm

Love it Rik. What a characterful little loco.

Post by **nick25** » Fri Oct 09, 2026 4:17 am

This model is so exquisitely crafted!

StuartJ · Post by **StuartJ** » Fri Oct 09, 2026 8:43 am

One of my favourite locos! Much better looking without the cab though, I think

What chassis are you using?

Post by **ge_rik** » Fri Oct 09, 2026 9:28 am

StuartJ wrote: Fri Oct 09, 2026 8:43 am What chassis are you using?

My own concoction - using a GA25-370 gearmotor.

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I have an aversion to using plastic wheels on locos and so have used Bachmann 24.5mm dia wheelsets. The original loco had solid wheels with spokes moulded on and so I've produced inserts for the wheels to mimic this.

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Rik

tommygander1941 · Post by **tommygander1941** » Sat Oct 10, 2026 7:25 pm

That is so cute! I can't wait to see the finished product, I do hope the dome will be brass

StuartJ · Post by **StuartJ** » Tue Oct 13, 2026 8:00 pm

My favourite Tiny photo, from the 1880s:

Post by **ge_rik** » Wed Oct 14, 2026 8:17 am

StuartJ wrote: Tue Oct 13, 2026 8:00 pm My favourite Tiny photo, from the 1880s:

Great photo. Fills in a lot of the detail missing from the drawings and photos in the NG&IRM Review article. For example, I hadn't realised the frames were open at the front of the loco. However, looking again at the photo I've included it's quite obvious.

Oh well, too late now. I always say my loco builds are inspired by the originals....

Rik

Post by **ge_rik** » Tue Oct 27, 2026 11:23 am

Nearly there! A bit more tweaking and have to finish off the installation of the electronics.

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Rik

Post by **ge_rik** » Tue Oct 27, 2026 11:25 am

Another photo of the original before the cab was fitted. Also looks like different side tanks. There seem to have been at least three versions. I now realise I got the brake stand wrong - it's part of the cab side wall and not separate from it.

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Rik

Sam95 · Post by **Sam95** » Tue Oct 27, 2026 2:33 pm

What another wonderful creation !

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Tue Oct 27, 2026 2:59 pm

Agreed, a most unusual addition to the fleet, nice work!

Post by **ge_rik** » Tue Oct 27, 2026 5:14 pm

Her first test run

Rik

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Tue Oct 27, 2026 6:58 pm

Watched it about an hour ago on youtube, very good runner and tidy little loco.... a bit too fond of whistling for my taste!

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