[MOC] Zillertalbahn Uh class 0-6-2 tank engine (6 wide)

[idlemarvel]

Following demands from my grandson, I have had my first go at a steam loco.  I visited Austria in 2017 and went on the Zillertalbahn from Jenbach, and was pulled by No5 Gerlos which is a Uh class 0-6-2 tank engine.  I quite liked the look as it was a bit more chunky than the more common U class locos found on Austrian narrow gauge.  Anyway here is the prototype (my photo) ready for off at Jenbach in 2017:

And here is my model.  It has a standard hub and a Technic large motor inside:

This is how the motor and hub are organised.  The cab sides hide the hub, and the side water tanks hide the motor.  You can just reach the hub on/off switch through the cab windows.

I need to tidy up the colours behind the wheels and to try and hide the cog wheel but I'm not sure how at the moment.  The bodywork is a plate too high which I think I can fix.  I would like to put some "brass" trim around the steam domes, what is the nearest colour to brass anyone?  

I must get around to making something for these locos to pull...

[Murdoch17]

The model, as it is right now, is fantastic! I think this is a wonderful little 0-6-2 tank engine, with such an unusual (yet prototypical) wheel arrangement you don't see very often.

As for the "brass" color, two of this 2 x 2 round plate part in pearl gold might help you out, with one per dome... it's not as high on the dome as it should be according to your model's real life counterpart, but it should do well enough. As for the large tan gear, even the 10194 Emerald Night 4-6-2 steam loco couldn't hide it when it was designed as it's just too big to disguise within the 4-wide footprint needed.

Keep up the great work, @idlemarvel!

[idlemarvel]

1 hour ago, Murdoch17 said:

The model, as it is right now, is fantastic! I think this is a wonderful little 0-6-2 tank engine, with such an unusual (yet prototypical) wheel arrangement you don't see very often.

As for the "brass" color, two of this 2 x 2 round plate part in pearl gold might help you out, with one per dome... it's not as high on the dome as it should be according to your model's real life counterpart, but it should do well enough. As for the large tan gear, even the 10194 Emerald Night 4-6-2 steam loco couldn't hide it when it was designed as it's just too big to disguise within the 4-wide footprint needed.

Keep up the great work, @idlemarvel!

Thanks @Murdoch17 much appreciated.  Your suggestion for the brass trim on the steam domes is excellent.

[Feuer Zug]

Good work recreating this small tank engine. Mentioning the steam dome, you may want to try a 2x2 black dish instead of the dome to flatten it out.

[idlemarvel]

1 hour ago, Feuer Zug said:

Good work recreating this small tank engine. Mentioning the steam dome, you may want to try a 2x2 black dish instead of the dome to flatten it out.

Good idea thanks I think I've got one of those somewhere 

Edited February 22, 2022 by idlemarvel

[XG BC]

the wheels seem a bit big but i guess thats just a compromise you have to make

[zephyr1934]

Looking good!

[idlemarvel]

21 hours ago, XG BC said:

the wheels seem a bit big but i guess thats just a compromise you have to make

Yes thanks @XG BC I agree smaller wheels would look better, especially as it is meant to be a narrow gauge loco. I could get some of the smaller Big Ben wheels but for the time being I'm happy being a "purist" and living with the compromise. As I get more experienced I may broaden my horizons!

 

29 minutes ago, zephyr1934 said:

Looking good!

Thanks @zephyr1934