Here's a selection of OO locos from the Webmaster's own collection. Several are second-hand models that I picked up cheaply and modified or rejuvenated. In fact I rather like the idea that some of my locos have lived previous lives on other people's layouts. It not only suggests a sort of common heritage among modellers, but also emulates the frequent re-allocation of locos on the real GWR !

633 Class No. 643
This is one of Armstrong's 633 Class locos, with the characteristic open cab and condensation pipes, as seen on the metropolitan members of the class. The loco is built from an M&L kit (now available from Alan Gibson). It was purchased second-hand in a rather battered condition, but with a Portescap-powered chassis that ran ever so smoothly. I therefore set about rejuvenating and detailing the loco, and it is now one of my most favoured locos.

Metro Class No. 1492
This one is a latter-day Metro Class 2-4-0, and another restoration project. In this case it was a rather extensive affair, including an entirely new chassis sporting Portescap motor and Romford wheels, built for me by West Coast Kit Center. A bit over the top I suppose, especially if you consider the somewhat crude SE Finecast body. Still, at the time I badly needed a Metro, fast.

1361 Class No. 1363
This little dock shunter is another Nu-Cast kit, featuring an ancient K's motor which nonetheless runs the loco like a dream - due mainly to the huge flywheel protruding into the cab. It's all a bit out-dated, I know, but with a repaint and selective detailing I got myself a characterful little loco at a very low cost.