A long standing appointment thwarted by the covid period at long last became reality: visiting a fellow modeller who builds and runs a substantial collection of live steam locos.
1 In 2019-2020 I built a model of the NBDS 118. During that time I often searched the internet to source what little information about the prototype was available. One day I stumbled over photos of a live steam version of sister loco NBDS 119. I contacted the builder/owner if I could use some of his photos and he duly granted me permission. From there a regular digital contact ensued. In the covid period it was not possible to meet each other, but I was invited to attend a steam meet as soon as regulations permitted. This photo report covers that meet in 2022.
2 And at long last they sit together! That is: the two builders and the two loco's.
3 Of course the larger scale offers much more opportunity for detail but overall I was quite happy with the general impression my little effort made next to the impressive live steam version. Let's play the game "Seek the differences".
4 1. Boiler washout plugs on the sides of the firebox 2. Inspection hatches on the top of the firebox 3. Black wheel centres with a red line 4. Brass snifter valves on the cylinders 5. Small differences in handrail and piping arrangement
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13 After a most agreeable conversation with like minded people, while enjoying tea, coffee and other refreshments, we went outside, where we met a few more members of Jaap's industrious building activities.
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17 NCS 91, one of a class of only two, later NS 7301-7302. Built in 1905 and painted here in the striking ocre original livery. NCS later applied the chocolate brown livery as shown by the loco on the right
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19 NCS 72, member of the eight strong 71-78 class, later NS 3601-3608. Anyone who sees resemblance to the famous Bavarian S3/6 is absolutely correct. The NCS design was built 1910-1914 and was derived from the Bavarian design
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21 A completed but as yet unpainted NS 6100.
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26 The NCS loco was the weapon of choice for the first rounds on the track
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28 And really it was an impressive sight
29 Later on the day a member of the NS 3700 class made its appearance, here in its original SS (StaatsSpoorwegen, State Railways) livery.
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45 One final portrait of NBDS 118 and 119 together to conclude a wonderful day. Thank you, Jaap, for being a wonderful host.