How I built 9501 GWR 0-4-0 Pannier Tank - OO Gauge

[@TheBerkshireMainline]

I usually prefer larger engines in the 2-8-4 to 4-8-4 range but this little pannier 0-4-0 is just so adorable!

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much. 😊

[@Theoriginalborgy]

I adore that little loco. Stop knocking what you have done. It’s amazing. Who cares what the rivet counters say. Keep up the fantastic modelling .

[@OONeal]

Thank you Leigh 😊

[@TheHoveHeretic]

​@@OONealHe's right. "Dave Brewer's Rule No.1" applies.

[@CSXGirl822]

I'm an American that's always had an appreciation for the GWR, and I had to actually ask a more knowledgeable friend if there ever were 0-4-0 Panniers since this looks so nice! Wonderful job!

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much!

[@SilverGear_]

A fantastic little model there, excellent work. At around 10:30 you mentioned that no such engine as a four-coupled pannier such as this existed. Well sir, I am delighted to introduce you to "Dorothy", ex-P&M no.5 and ex-GWR no.795. Built as an 0-4-0ST by Brush Engineering in 1903 (the same Brush that would go on to build the famous class 47s fifty years later), it was employed by the shunting contractor Powesland & Mason at Swansea harbour, being taken into GWR stock upon the company's absorption in 1924. Renumbered to 795, it was rebuilt into an 0-4-0PT with a new Swindon boiler in 1926, being sold into industry about 1928-1929. It worked into the 60s under the National Coal Board, gaining the name Dorothy somewhere along the way. Googling "GWR 795 0-4-0" turns up a few images. I'd link a photograph but my last attempt at this was deleted. To cut a long story short, your little engine has premise to say the least!

[@OONeal]

Thank you Tommy, I have seen pictures of it and it does look nice, not quite the look of a 57xx but still a charmer.

[@adeerdoes]

Awww, it's like Ivor has a Great Western cousin

[@OONeal]

I agree absolutely 😊

[@WWIIREBEL]

American model railroader here....For the record..that little 0-4-0 you've built is amazing. Rivet counters can go pfft ,lol.

[@OONeal]

Thank you Very much 😊 I’m glad you like it

[@darkstone_official_2427]

Based on the thumbnail I thought this was a real ass train that you made and I was going to be legitimately impressed. But then I found out it was a standard gauge model train and was still impressed, just less surprised.

[@OONeal]

Thank you!

[@JPoulAndersson]

Sterling job Tristram! Joachim

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much

[@Koko_Chan]

that thing is truly adorable, I love panniers as well. i personally love the 1500's & 9400's since they stand out. I really wish 0-4-0 panniers were real, they're so cute.

[@OONeal]

I am glad you think so!

[@simracecircuits1343]

Love this model

[@OONeal]

Great!

[@Meddled]

Fascinating work. The constant reflection 'if I did this again' adds a really interesting insight into how you worked through the development process here.

[@mossmonaco9061]

Tris, inspired result. Loco looks as good as it runs. Thank you.

[@mikewootton8967]

Morning Tris, well you really knocked out of park this time!!! Had to write to thank you for sharing this journey! More please, especially like all information on your suppliers and the difficulties you experience!? Invaluable experience shared! Model is a credit to you and please don't get hung up on bean counting, It a hobby !!!!! You do it for your enjoyment!! And we follow you because of your enjoyment and enthusiasm!!! Ism a busy builder on South Devon and don't get much spare time bit you spur me on ! Just taken a first day off on she's and went to Peco as a treat!! Please just keep doing your thing helps us all relax and aspire to keep going 😃👍👍many thanks.

[@OONeal]

Thank you for your great comment Mike 😊 I will keep going and sharing. Take care

[@Ever_2008_ARG]

This Pannier is freaking adorable oh my god

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much

[@learn_with_gern]

Man that is a beautiful locomotive, such care every step of the way.

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much!

[@TankEngine97]

An 0-4-0 pannier looks so cute. Great model too. 👍

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much 😊

[@roseroserose588]

Wow, just wow! The results really speak for themselves, that shot of it in front of its ""big brother"" really showed off how much effort you put into the fine details on this version. Very excited to see what you will do next, maybe it's time for me to start on cadding that 3.5" NGG16...

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much. Yes I loved taking that shot of the both of them. I hope you manage to out some time into your project

[@markphillips5368]

Pay no attention to those people that are telling you that your models should be made using certain techniques. The models are being made for your benefit, not anyone else. Great job on the loco. Not many of the moaners would have the patience or the skill to produce the same quality of model.

[@Mr_F1504]

I love the baby Pannier, it's adorable. Very interesting to see the process of building a model like this from scratch, as this is the first time I've sat down and watched a full build of a model engine, but I have to say it is very interesting to see it all come together with the way all the parts look and how precise they have to be. Again, wonderful little loco, brilliant job, and I'll always lament the fact that I don't have the space to do model railways :,)

[@OONeal]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and like the look of it.

[@philsrailway5910]

Hi Tris. Good vid lots of info and tips . Thanks. Very talented, excellent model. At half the price of manufacturers I bet. Keep it up. Thanks

[@OONeal]

Thank you Phil, I am glad you like it. Thank you for the support

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Neal,what a brilliant video,inice little engine,alot of work involved to make but the results are amazing.

[@OONeal]

Thank you Steven. Its nice to know the work has been appreciated 😊

[@Kevin-mm5ix4dc7y]

What an excellent video and project Tris. Thanks for sharing

[@OONeal]

Thank you Kevin 😊

[@joshuaW5621]

I really love the 0-4-0 pannier. It looks so cool and unique. I can see this being a real life locomotive.

[@OONeal]

Thank you, I would have loved it if they had made it in real life.

[@SmallTown_Studio]

omg.... THAT PANNIER IS ADORABLE

[@OONeal]

It is isn’t it 😊

[@SmallTown_Studio]

YES INDEED

[@eugeniomarins2936]

Dear Sir, As a subscriber from video #1, i have to say, this is the best one. Congrats on the magazine article. Cheers from Brazil.

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much, I’m pleased you think so 😊

[@johndavies1090]

That's a nice little loco, and I do like your layout too, it looks good. You've got a better workshop than I have, too, if you're able to mill chassis from solid. Well done. I scratchbuild brass metre gauge locos on adapted TT chassis, so you're advanced compared to me. Next time a rivet counter moans at you, ask him what he's built recently. My guess is, nine times out of ten, he's never built a thing.

[@OONeal]

Thank you, I appreciate what your saying 😊 take care

[@simaesthesia]

What a splendid model, Tris! I'm really pleased you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to document and share it with us. I think it's just the nature of the beast, that we always find things we could have done better - hindsight is a wonderful thing as they say. The point is that as long as we learn from our endeavours we can make the next one even better. Superb result, mate. Simon

[@OONeal]

Thank you Simon, it took a bit of time to edit this one while fitting in time for work. I’m glad you enjoyed it and thank you for supporting the channel.

[@richardsweeney197]

It looks fabulous! As for doing things the old way, I have a couple of books from Popular Mechanics, the turn of the 1800's into the 1900's that had "projects for boys" it tells you how to make your track out of wood and lay metal on top, how to make your armature and wind the motors how to cut out wheels from wood and put metsl tires on them. I suspect most of the people saying "Why don't you do things the old way?!" Would really rebel about doing things the real "Old Way" if they had to do that for their layout. Imagine if they went to a doctor who used medieval medical practices "leeches, leeches for everyone!!" You keep doing what you are doing, you do it well.

[@world3364]

This is an incredible work/pleasure, very skilful. Ace.

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much 😊

[@barryturner2916]

Hi Tris you should be proud of this wonderful build, what's the saying `good things come in small packages` of this is true of your 0-4-0 Pannier, many thanks for sharing well done..

[@OONeal]

Thank you Barry, a very kind message I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@forrestrobin2712]

Love it Neal. Very well done. I haven’t got a 3d printer, but I do love doing my own custom stuff. At the moment I’m working on Hornby Dublo 3-rail. Most of it I’m keeping original. But I’ve just been working on a Dublo Duchess of Atholl. As it was very tired I had no regrets stripping it back to bare metal and giving it a full refurbishment and repaint. Dublo afficionados will have heart attacks. It’s been finished in LMS 1946 expérimental blue as 6234 Duchess of Abercorn. With the détail picked out and wheel rims blackened it looks incredible. And certainly not a 70yr old toy ! This Pannier is just perfect ! I particularly like your printed numberplates. 6234 got nameplates and smokebox numberplate made up on PowerPoint and printed on paper (I can’t justify the cost of etched plates), to my surprise once fitted and varnished they easily look as good as etched plates.

[@luisoscargutierrez6839]

Very inspirational! Thank you very much for share.

[@OONeal]

Thank you Luis 😊

[@johnneal4253]

Lovely loco . Great professional video showing us all how you made 95xx .

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much 😊

[@fredstrains789]

Tris, it looks great, anyone that says anything about it not being to a specific type of engine should remember IT'S YOUR LAYOUT! and you decide what is right. I think the future is in 3D printing and you are ahead of the train!

[@OONeal]

Thank you Fred I appreciate that 😊

[@railwayjade]

I loved this Tris, well done!

[@OONeal]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!

[@wheezypalacemodels7726]

Hi Tris, another great little loco. I really enjoy watching you enjoy what you do and the finished products are real class in my opinion.. Well done again..Chris

[@OONeal]

Hello Chris, I hope that you are ok? Thank you for watching the video and taking the time to write such a nice message. Please take care

[@34136TS]

Absolutely genius! Well done you - the next generation is in safe hands!

[@OONeal]

Thank you 😊

[@PaulinesPastimes]

It's such a beautiful model. I think the pannier tank design really works with 0-4-0. It looks so cute. Wonderful engineering, very enjoyable to watch. 😊✔

[@OONeal]

Thank you Pauline, I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@stephenpaulsteeden-smith5371]

This is brilliant. I have been struggling with a Judith edge kit of 1831 diesel shunter and this has given me the drive to carry on and get it done. Thanks

[@OONeal]

Thank you, I’m glad it has driven you on to have a go at completing the model.

[@stillstanding123]

An excellent model Tris, well done, it runs beautifully which is testimony to the care you took building the chassis and gearbox. Don't pay any attention to the Luddites who criticise your use of 3D printing, its just another medium and it gets a good result. There are other channels who get knocked for scratch building using newer technologies and its about your attention to detail that counts. 3D printers have made modeling affordable, and you are clearly showing the versatility. Keep it up sir !

[@OONeal]

Thank you Lee, I appreciate that.

[@jimmyeatshoe]

Wow! That’s such a detailed model. Lovely job Tris! 🤩👍

[@OONeal]

Thank you James 😊

[@SaltyVan]

idc what people may say, this is phenomenal. Stellar work!

[@OONeal]

Thank you that’s very kind. Please share it with any one or group you think may like it 😊

[@stuhall2689]

Fantastic little model and a great video thank you.

[@OONeal]

Thank you Stu, my pleasure!

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

Hi Tris. I'm so impressed - well done.

[@OONeal]

Thank you Paul 😊

[@ed4415]

Well done Tris! An absolutely brilliant little train. I can't wait to see what you design next! 👍

[@OONeal]

Thank you Ed, I will need to work on something new at some point 😊 glad you liked it

[@natureman494]

not in the model train hobby at all other than watching videos like this but I'm really impressed with the community's ability to make custom models.

[@padshawjunction.]

It's just brilliant !

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much 😊

[@garethdavies2973]

Excellent little model. I've gone the other way and trying to make an 0-8-0 pannier tank. There's a couple of things on your vid that will really help thank you

[@OONeal]

Thank you Gareth, that is on my wish list of things to make. I hope you do get it finished as I am sure it will look great!

[@PhilipTaylor-w2u]

Hi Tris, that locomotive is amazing, you are a very talented guy, really enjoy watching your videos, well done 👍

[@martinhall60]

Congratulations on an amazing 0-4-0 locomotive, well done sir. Your attention to detail is simply splendid, if a locomotive is freelance in design or based on an actual locomotive class doesn't matter at all,. If you are happy with the finished design of the locomotive that is all that matters. It's your layout, your locomotive, your railway world, and I would be proud to run your locomotive on my layout. Again, well done to you sir. 🙂👍

[@OONeal]

Thank you Martin, I find making things from my mind more interesting than the real. But I’m sure I’ll find a loco I’m inspired to make at some point 😊

[@kenattwood8060]

Sorry to contradict you but there really was a GWR 0-4-0PT - No 795 which was rebuilt from a Powlesland & Mason saddletank in 1926. It was a small, outside cylinder loco but didn't last very long on the Great Western and was sold into industrial service in 1928 finally being scrapped in 1962. I like your model and am very much relieved that there are still scratch builders around... Keep up the good work

[@OONeal]

It’s ok, I’ve seen it but from the pictures I saw didn’t have the typical look for the 57xx. Maybe that’s one that I could make in the future. I appreciate your comment though it’s nice for people to recognise the craft 😊

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

I think you made a terrific job of that loco Tris and I enjoyed seeing its build. Cheers Kev

[@davidsheriff8989]

What patience you have - congrats on your superb work...

[@OONeal]

Thank you David 😊

[@jamfjord]

Tris, you've inspired me very much. I don't have a 3D printer, CNC machine or your years of experience, but as you pointed out, it's not about that - I'll have fun trying to put something together that I gives me a sense of satisfaction. What you said at the end suggests that you've had some criticism - please do disregard and just keep on doing what you do... and please keep sharing it too! Any criticism says far more about the people who offer it than about what you've achieved. This project is truly wonderful. I've subscribed and I'll be following what you do next. PS You've probably already tried this, but I'd be inclined to try polishing the glazing with toothpaste... might work if you haven't already tried it?

[@andrewpalm2103]

A great job using advanced modelling methods--CAD, 3D printing, CNC machining, and etching. Congratulations! Tamiya acrylics have an alcohol base rather than water and can be thinned with IPA. They are very well regarded, especially for airbrushing, and have good pigments. Hand brushing them is more of a challenge, though. The model railroad content creator Boomer Diorama has several videos using them. Cheers from Wisconsin!

[@OONeal]

Thank you Andrew, that’s very much appreciated 😊

[@duncanwatson9054]

That was very interesting. A great model that looks real. I hope it runs well. You put a lot of work into it. We'll done, a great video. Thank you.

[@OONeal]

Thank you Duncan, it was good fun and the video has been well recieved which has been nice

[@MrWizardtrains]

Brilliant work Tris, I'm really impressed with your CAD work, an old fashioned A* being a retired technology teacher who specialised in CAD CAM (SolidWorks). I'm just getting into resin printing and find your channel has some inspirational work. Thank you for sharing - I'm starting to find out how much effort is involved in filming as you work! Keep the models coming, a pleasure to watch.

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much, I’m glad you appreciate the topics involved to build up the project 😊

[@greatnorthernrailwaytother4711]

Great work and very instructional video. Well done. Peter.

[@OONeal]

Thank you Peter. I’m glad you appreciate it 😊

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Brilliant locomotive build Tris. It was interesting to see the process you took to build the model and the design ect. Overall very nice model and one to be proud of. - Nicholas.

[@OONeal]

Thank you Nicholas 😊 it is always enjoyable to share the process with everyone. Thank you as always for your kind words 😊

[@ModelMinutes]

A very impressive project 😊

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much 😊

[@Pagetsgarage]

Greta job there! :D

[@OONeal]

Thank you Joseph

[@sailingschooners8668]

Painstaking work..admire your patience and skill, I have clumsy fingers....you have my full admiration on your work, well done.

[@MichalOrlowskiRacing]

Fantastic!

[@OONeal]

Thank you 😊

[@henrikdagil3684]

You make it look so easy to build, and I am amazed that you dont have more suscriberes,coz your an true inspiration in how to do it yourself in the model railworld 😁👌 keep making those fantastic videos

[@OONeal]

Thank you Henrik, it may look easy but did take quite some time 🙈 I would love to have a few more subs but I enjoy sharing what I do with you all. I’ll keep working away at it 😊

[@henrikdagil3684]

@@OONeal what program do you use to make resin things for, i bought a Anycubic and looking to get into making things for modeltrains 😁

[@trainingday391]

Lovely model and video. Great commentry as always, Tris. Definately inspiring. Thank you.

[@jameshart2444]

Truly a work of art the attention to detail it amazing. Love the picture at the end of it sat on the track infront of the real one.Keep up the great work 👍

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much James that means a lot 😊

[@calmandclumsy]

It was rally nice to watch 😊 and very informative of course, as always...did I mention, that I love your voice? 😍😍😍

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much 😊

[@SGS_Engineering]

Nice work! That is a fantastic build!

[@OONeal]

Thank you Stevo!

[@nicholasbishop3300]

Well done Great outcome Nick Australia

[@OONeal]

Hello Nick, thank you very much 😊

[@bethanythedford9226]

I just got a 3 d printer for christmas and i plan to scratchbuild my own locomotives and cars based on the design of a wooden railway coach i saw as a kid at the daycare i went to in the 2000s

[@marcdempsey5850]

The end result is enough, it stands alone and speaks for itself. It’s more than fantastic and jaw dropping, a model that you would think was made by the big companies…. The stages you have taken us through the video are brilliant, the journey you have made over time to be able to produce and make this are inspirational, when you have the time to spend doing this it’s efficient as well as everything else. Brilliant, all best Marc. Looking forward to your next project.

[@fredtedstedman]

well done Tris , didn't realise you did the brass-work too !? love your pannier tank , very much my choice for model rail . I think a mistake people make is going for the BIGGEST TRAIN you can squeeze on the layout and let's face it , how many of us have the space for a large layout (Unless your Pete waterman ) I wouldn't worry about it being prototypical , it just looks RIGHT . If someone didn't build one , well, they shoud've . The Japanese have a concept "Chibe" for something small and cute -like your 0-4-0 pannier >all about shape and proportion .

[@OONeal]

Thank you. I like the cute little locos so that makes me happy. ‘Chibe’ that’s a nice word😊 thanks

[@jamfjord]

Beautifully put

[@fredtedstedman]

@@jamfjord thank you , I am glad someone agrees .

[@LondonPredatorAngler]

WOW this was an epic video, I just loved this, it blows my mind how you managed to make this cool Pannier, love how it looks going around the layout u recently made! :)

[@rusty911s2]

Just fantastic and has the look of being absolutely right. Amazing work: it's a credit to you, it really is.

[@brianhensby2092]

Really love this little model I’d love one

[@RobA500]

That's a fantastic little locomotive Tris, it may be a freelance design but would have certainly fitted in with all the other small industrial loco's of the time. Do you think you'll ever try your hand at modelling a real prototype one day you certainly have the skill.

[@OONeal]

Thank you Robin. I have a few ideas of what I’d like to model but that will take some time but will be fun too.

[@marklittlejohn1457]

Excellent model Triss amazing video thank-you

[@TylerBenney]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Very nice. Well done ✔️

[@OONeal]

Thank you Martyn!

[@2MTMogul]

Now you’re making me want to make a custom train of my own.

[@TankEngineMedia]

I like your video explaining the process of how you made the model and I love your 0-4-0 pannier tank engine it looks adorable. Also can you make a video on how you can make your own 0-4-0 pannier tank engine or something.

[@OONeal]

Thank you, I guess one day I could explain a bit more about it. 😊

[@LittleWicketRailway]

Fantastic video and a beautiful loco. You're an incredibly talented modeller! Hopefully get to meet you at the Great Electric Train Show if you're going 😀

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much 😊 I would love to come but I have work commitments on that weekend as we have an event. I will miss being there. Maybe I’ll get to meet you another time

[@MoD1982]

If you add some clear coat to the resin glazing, it transforms them from slightly frosted to a glossy transparency. Run a test piece off and check it out ^^

[@OONeal]

I will have to try that out thank you!

[@johnjephcote7636]

I have tried such gearboxes, on and off, from the late 1960s to the 1970s, but never had a satisfactory result; it always resulted in 'hunting' or going easier one way but with less efficiency the other way. With all my scratch-built models, I find the old way the most reliable - a low-geared gear with the worm acting directly onto it (the mesh created by the temporary insertion of a cigarette paper). I never worked out what the problem was with these solder-up gearboxes, however, with this little engine, its tiny drivers require a very small final drive gear wheel.

[@OONeal]

Thank you for taking time to explain your experiances to me. I will be trying more of these gearboxes over time and will build more of an opinion and report back on a future video.

[@musoseven8218]

Cracking project and video👍😊✌️ I must get around to learning CAD for 3DP. It's good to make use of your time whilst away, using CAD. I like taking risks with my model making, I've made mistakes, but learnt from them and other times there have been happy accidents. It's made me a better modeller. When moving up a scale, for layout models, I had to learn what to include and what to leave off for the sake of diminishing returns etc too👍😊

[@catmungo4500]

i actually did what you suggested to do at the end of the video during my second semester of school in art class i took one of my trackmaster thomas's and turned him into a J50 although he isnt motorized anymore i still love it more then the rest of my trackmasters cause he's my creation

[@moory27]

I just imagine a batch of them pottering around a very busy harbour pushing trucks back too and throw.

[@2112pk]

beautiful!! thought if you ever to a third, i noticed the boiler doesn't show ontop of the tanks on this like it should on the 57xx style smoke box 😉 but less pedantically, in love with this!

[@TheRubberDuck]

Your little pannier looks amazing, the quality looks better then some of the leading manufacturers, have you thought about making any other locos from scratch?

[@RoboOddity]

Fantastic model! Love how much detail you put into it! Had you ever thought of making custom rolling stock for it?

[@OONeal]

Thank you I had fun adding the details as it makes such a difference and is fun to do.

[@charlie1872]

Any particular reason you changed from Resin to PLA for your end sockets? Was that because it is stiffer material?

[@OONeal]

It was as the pla is more flexible so I could use it for the sprung areas so it centres better 😊

[@charlie1872]

I would have thought there was more give in tge resin but you learn something new every day👍

[@legothomasgame]

Turned out very nice! I wish I had a resin printer to do windows. It's not as easy or as nice as FDM.

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much 😊

[@gs425]

Try Glue and Glaze for windows. You can glaze any small windows with it. Works well, if a little fragile.

[@OONeal]

I haven’t tried it but would like to at some point and see what it’s like

[@RailwayManiaNet]

@@OONeal What I've found is good for glue 'n glaze is to squirt some onto a piece of card, then use a cocktail stick to apply it to the windows. Sometimes it can help to wait until it gets a bit tackier so that it doesn't run out of the window!

[@stefanbattige7988]

Hello, I'm very impressed! Have You ever thought about printing the splashers for the front bogie of the Triang/ Hornby Single Wheelers? to fill up that awful gap between bogie and chassis!

[@BuggyGamer_]

YES THE GWR IS DA BEST

[@OONeal]

I agree 😊

[@BuggyGamer_]

@@OONeal to add to that my favourite gwr engines are the 14xx and the pannier tank

[@elginsparrowhawk7203]

Is the chassis,body and main parts available to purchase?

[@ausfoodgarden]

Fantastic job Tris! You may find that coating the clear resin with a gloss varnish helps. On the odd occasion I've tried it, I smooth the surface with a "restorative" polish (Brasso might work, I use a car polish) Then paint with gloss varnish. Any plans to release the STL files?

[@OONeal]

That’s a good idea I’ll have to try that and see how it looks. I haven’t planned to release it but I still feel it needs some improvements done to it I appreciate the comment 😊

[@BrentSudric]

which brand of paint did you use for the copper and brass bits? It barely leaves any brush strokes!

[@OONeal]

It is by Vallejo in there metal colour ranges. I gloss varnish them afterwards and they come out really nicely.

[@pensfan044]

@OO Neal, I love this! I've been thinking about getting myself a 3D Printer and a desktop CNC for projects just like this and you've inspired me! Can you provide the links to the sites you got the motor, wheels, etc from? I can't wait to start making my own engines! Thanks!

[@lapiswake6583]

Beautiful. I'd love one of these in 7mm, however I don't have a 3D printer so I can't do it myself...