Ho/Oo LNER J50 Locomotive / 1942 Thomas

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This project started with me wanting to make an interpretation of the Rev.Awdrys 1942 Thomas he made for his son Chrisitfer. this would be the basis for the engine that would become Thomas in the Railway Series. the toy had a striking resemblance to an LNER J50, it was when the second book in the RWS Thomas The Tank Engine he would become an E2 Locomotive. The smokebox door is removable, if you want to have a face on it you can do what I did. I used the face from Agepbiz's Thomas model on Thingiverse ( https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2331999 ), Please look at his model it's very well made and all of his designs are very interesting. the coach is a custom 3d printed piece based on the Hornby 4 wheel coach. I will NOT upload my designer for it because I took the design straight from the model. if I change my mind I will add a link. if you want to make your own, please order from Hornby or your local model retailer if they have them in the stalk. the wagon is by Cameo. they made it for their son when they got a Ho/Oo Thomas. it really nice once you get it right. mutch more of a kit build with everything printed 2D on the print bed. ( https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:324771 ) if you don't have a Duck chassy go online and check Amazon, eBay, Bachmann, or your local retailer. I ordered my chassy from Bachmann's spare parts. I also recommend removing the eye mech. (Update note (6/13/2021): if you feel the wheels are a bit small for the loco, I recommend swapping them out with Bachmann Thomas wheels. you should be able to buy these from Bachmann's part store with the parts from Duck. however, you will have to remove the wheels from the axel and swap the duck wheels with Thomas's should be easy to do without any fancy guides. IMPORTANT! if you do this you will need to modify the medal chassis of Duck to accept the new larger wheels, they will rub against the material above the wheels and not run well if they're not removed. this part will require tools if you plan to make him a runner.)