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TINY build
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2026 7:37 pm
by ge_rik
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
Re: TINY build
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2026 7:51 pm
by SimonWood
Love it Rik. What a characterful little loco.
Re: TINY build
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2026 4:17 am
by nick25
This model is so exquisitely crafted!
Re: TINY build
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2026 8:43 am
by StuartJ
One of my favourite locos! Much better looking without the cab though, I think
What chassis are you using?
Re: TINY build
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2026 9:28 am
by ge_rik
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
Re: TINY build
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2026 7:25 pm
by tommygander1941
That is so cute! I can't wait to see the finished product, I do hope the dome will be brass
Re: TINY build
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2026 8:00 pm
by StuartJ
My favourite Tiny photo, from the 1880s:
Re: TINY build
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2026 8:17 am
by ge_rik
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