CGL #34

 

The CGL company had a workshop to repair and to modify locomotives in the yard behind Bapaume station (Pas-de-Calais).

In 1951 they built diesel #34 using an old Batignolles 0-6-0T steam locomotive chassis. They used a 200 hp Willème engine and gearbox. The body was built in steel.

 

The model chassis is made with two 1.5 mm brass strips (with spacers) screwed together. The gearbox was provided from old parts from an electronics shop. The 24 volt motor is from Bülher. This chassis was made by Jean Molinaro.

 

The chassis is covered by styrene and the whole braking system is visible.

 

The speed during shunting is very slow.

 

 

The body is styrene too. Buffers, screw link couplers and wheels come from Slater’s.

 

Like the prototype locomotive, the model is very smooth and powerful : it can pull about ten wagons without any problem.

 

I built this model in 2003 starting with a mock-up in Bristol board. This model is inspired by #31, 32 and 33 of RTA company.

ANF (Blanc-Misseron) diesel

 

This locomotive was the first model I built for 0 scale on 32 mm gauge.

 

It represents a 1950’s diesel built by Ateliers du Nord de la France and it is similar to the Y9100/9200 series of the SNCF system. It is of course very suitable for a branchline.

 

The body is built in cardboard. Buffers, wheel boxes, lights and screw link couplers come from specialist suppliers. Handrails are built of soldered nickel-silver rod.

 

Previously the chassis of this locomotive was made of 2 mm cardboard with an Escap motor and a RG7 gearbox. Later Jean Molinaro built a new chassis like that of CGL #34 to increase the running capabilities. This version has two motorised axles rather than only one with the RG7.

General Electric diesel

 

 

In reality this type of locomotive never ran on the line, However, I like this model and have chosen to run it for my own pleasure. With more European details this locomotive will be a good one for branchline use.

 

On this occasion the locomotive is a commercially built of brass and painted black example bought from Rich YODER Models in the USA (see the “Links” page for find Rich’s website).

 

The prototype was built in the USA (1946) for use in Europe.

 

The model resembles a General Electric 62 ton type of the Chemin de fer de la Gironde, but in this case is smaller with shorter and lower hoods.

 

This model have the appearance of an old French branchline locomotive – buffers, couplers, and my favourite company paint scheme.

 

Now, I must paint and weather the bogies...

 

To be continued...

Blanc-Misseron 0-6-0T, #1

 

In reality this locomotive never ran on the line but I like this model. I have chosen to build it and to run it for my own pleasure.

 

I have used an ETS locomotive chassis with the full valve gear onto which I have built a styren body. A piece of plastic tube was used for the boiler. The buffers, the chimney, the domes and the smoke box door come from Roxey-Mouldings (GB : see links page). Rivets are handmade with a pin. The cab is fully detailed.

This model is handpainted and have received a little weathering : rust, dust, grease, etc… The valve gear and the wheels are blackened.

 

This is my first steam locomotive for a standard gauge branchline in 0 scale.

 

La Meuse 0-8-0T, #2

 

Once again a model which never ran on this line but I love it !

 

As with the 060T, I have used an ETS locomotive chassis with the full valve gear onto which I have built a styrene body. A piece of plastic tube was used for the boiler. The buffers, the chimney, the domes and the smoke box door come from British suppliers and are modified to some extent. Rivets are handmade with a pin. The cab is fully detailed in plastic and with AMJL parts.

 

This model received a coat of primer was then airbrushed with black paint, handpainted in green and weathered - rust, dust, grease, etc. The valve gear and the wheels are blackened.

 

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