LNER standard gauge Simplex loco
(ex GER)
At the end of WW1 Simplex experimented with a slightly modified armoured Simplex loco on a standard gauge chassis. After WW1 they simplified the body, creating a very open cabbed loco. It found use on both industrial and mainline railway systems. Alternative enclosed cabs offering more room were later either provided as standard, or were added by companies themselves. Many survived in to BR days, and examples of various types are preserved.
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The LNER acquired 3 Simplex locos, one from GER, one from NBR and one from Preston Water Works.
The GER one was originally supplied in 1919. In all photos it has a wooden cab, presumably locally built. It remained in this condition till being scrapped.
Both NBR and GER locos scrapped in 1956.
There were also many minor differences in locos,such as seats and fuel tank, so this is more more generalised version.
Model design has been adapted from other Simplex designs using photos.
Requires finishing off, wheels and mechanism etc.
Scale HO (1/87 3.5mm/ft)
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more info about departmental Simplex locos here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_departmental_locomotives
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LNER_Class_Y11
https://www.lner.info/locos/IC/y11.php
and Motor Rail here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_Rail
more 3d printed models from Recreation21 here
https://www.rue-d-etropal.com/3D-printing/3d_printed_designs.htm
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