What a beautiful gift! I can’t wait to follow the progress of this build. You most definitely should build this and run it. Documenting the entire process so that everyone can enjoy it. Congratulations Terry! It’s definitely a gem! Frank
@@TwistedMacGyversTrains Here is one of my vids using my existing Bassett-Lowke live steamer with vintage Lionel passenger cars. ua-cam.com/video/sW92nj3npVQ/v-deo.htmlsi=SOJ9V5O3vZ16MsOS
Oh boy this is going to be good. It has to be built and run. As you say thats what its for. The British railways emblem that came with it is pre 1956 it changed to the feret and dart board after that. Not proof that the kit is pre 1956 but its in that ball park. Its not going to be easy but if I know you that engine will be running sooner rather than later. Fantastic so kind of John👍
@@davidwhite1864 haha. Thanks Dave! I’ll be getting right on it. ☺️ Yes, John is a treasure. Early 1950’s seems about right. Bassett-Lowke put our engines seen on the rails at the time.
It is so amazing to find an old kit like that! I look forward to watching you build it Terry! Back in the 1970s I found a bunch of unbuilt HO kits at a flea market, they were all from the 1950s. I still haven't built any of them, but they are nowhere as cool as that locomotive kit.
That is such a super awesome gift! I can’t wait to see the build progress! I also collect older Tamiya RC cars and I have some boxed kits from the 80’s, some still in shrink wrap. I know what you mean though, as far as keeping it boxed or building it. Hmm, maybe add some Pencross Railway decals to the finished project! 😉😎
What a wonderful thing to have, a real treasure! Thing is, keep it as a it or is it too tempting build? Given it's heritage and all the detailed parts maybe it would be fitting to build it as a UK loco? I had a quick look and given the price of £15 and 15 shillings I would estimate it's age as mid to late 50s. Whichever way, a thing of beautiful nostalgia. BTW, make sure of your prep before you solder 😁😉
@@watchfordpilot haha. Thanks Steve. I’ll prep. ☺️ I am leaning toward Canadian National because there is literally no way to have a Canadian engine in live steam in O, I have lots of Canadian (and USA) O gauge rolling stock and accessories, and I think it would be something to have a one of a kind. I don’t think that would hurt its value and not honour its heritage. It would be little different, perhaps, than a regular builder doing a bad job at their own LMS or BR paint job. And besides I’ll still have the buffers and such for a future owner.
Or should I say the one you have is the feret and dart board also known as the unicycling lion 1950-1956 after that the lion was holding the dart board in its front paws.😁
HHHHMMMMMMMMMMMM YOU LUCKY FISH You know how i feel about these basset lowke engines Someday I'll get my hands in one Idk how Idk when But I'll get one some day And most likely be in serious debt I personally wouldn't convert it to north American How ever I've never had something like that so i can't really say anything I would make a special adapter for the engine to connect to other rolling stock How ever at the end of the day it's your engine And its history doesn't seem to be written yet So you are the one who shall start its history
@@laaity indeed. Very sage. I am leaning toward Canadian National because you literally cannot get such a loco in love steam. And yes, I am a lucky fish. ☺️ Well, you’ll have such a loco one day. I’m sure of it.
@@Alcofoamer good points. But I am still undecided. As I just typed to my friend Steve, I am leaning toward Canadian National because there is literally no way to have a Canadian engine in live steam in O, I have lots of Canadian (and USA) O gauge rolling stock and accessories, and I think it would be something to have a one of a kind. I don’t think that would hurt its value and not honour its heritage. It would be little different, perhaps, than a regular builder doing a bad job at their own LMS or BR paint job. And besides I’ll still have the buffers and such for a future owner.
Congrats I never had to quarter drivers before, good luck with that. Aster owners keep kits in the box for decades and resell them for crazy money also. The black one you fixed up looks good. What kind of high heat paint did you use on the boiler? Did you do the lining on it? It looks great.
@@stevenj9414 yeah Steven, I’m a little nervous about it. I’ll tell you the secret of the high heat paint on that Bassett-Lowke, lol… Testors Black Enamel in the little glass bottle. ☺️ I did the lining with an oil paint pen.
What a beautiful gift! I can’t wait to follow the progress of this build. You most definitely should build this and run it. Documenting the entire process so that everyone can enjoy it. Congratulations Terry! It’s definitely a gem! Frank
@@TwistedMacGyversTrains thanks Frank. I am in the process but am a bit nervous about it. I have lots of O gauge railcars to pull with it.
@@TwistedMacGyversTrains Here is one of my vids using my existing Bassett-Lowke live steamer with vintage Lionel passenger cars. ua-cam.com/video/sW92nj3npVQ/v-deo.htmlsi=SOJ9V5O3vZ16MsOS
That was awesome Terry! 💯😎 Thank you!👍
What a great find! Looking forward to watching the build process.
@@pauls-train-asylum-581 thanks! I am a little nervous about it. Cross fingers. ☺️
Oh boy this is going to be good. It has to be built and run. As you say thats what its for. The British railways emblem that came with it is pre 1956 it changed to the feret and dart board after that. Not proof that the kit is pre 1956 but its in that ball park. Its not going to be easy but if I know you that engine will be running sooner rather than later. Fantastic so kind of John👍
@@davidwhite1864 haha. Thanks Dave! I’ll be getting right on it. ☺️ Yes, John is a treasure. Early 1950’s seems about right. Bassett-Lowke put our engines seen on the rails at the time.
Awesome locomotives looks like you might be busy
@@ELWtrains i hope to be busy, yes. By the way, saw your short with the young fella. That’s just what I like to see. The next gen. 👍
It is so amazing to find an old kit like that! I look forward to watching you build it Terry! Back in the 1970s I found a bunch of unbuilt HO kits at a flea market, they were all from the 1950s. I still haven't built any of them, but they are nowhere as cool as that locomotive kit.
@@johnlazar7582 i don’t know John, I love any old vintage loco kit. ☺️ But this one being live steam does seem a bit special. ☺️
@@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks It is definitely a special kit!
Now that is exciting. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
@@northernutahlivesteam3566 Crossing fingers Karl. I’m a little nervous about it.
That looks like a cool kit right there! I’ll tell you it’s gonna look good when it’s done!
@@MattKonsol thanks Matt! I hope it will look good. That’s up to me so cross fingers! Lol
Awesome 😊
@@associatedblacksheepandmisfits awesome because of you John!
The transfers look as if they are the first British Railways logo, the "cycling lion". That dates the kit as 1948 or later.
I see later in the video you show the transfers again - definitely the first BR logo.
@@catharinecolotelo9863 thanks! The logo is awesome.
Really cool kit Terry.
@@huntercoleman460 i agree Hunter. ☺️
That is such a super awesome gift! I can’t wait to see the build progress! I also collect older Tamiya RC cars and I have some boxed kits from the 80’s, some still in shrink wrap. I know what you mean though, as far as keeping it boxed or building it. Hmm, maybe add some Pencross Railway decals to the finished project! 😉😎
@@naxshack Tamiya has always made great stuff. I suppose I could make it a Pencross! Given it is O I never thought of that… hmmmm
Your logo on the tender, would most definitely look really cool! 😉
This should keep you out of trouble for awhile. Happy soldering
@@chriswilliams7480 lol. I hope so. ☺️ Thanks!
Enjoy ! Well spotted quartering !😊
@@associatedblacksheepandmisfits indeed. I must fix that. And I will definitely enjoy!
What a wonderful thing to have, a real treasure! Thing is, keep it as a it or is it too tempting build? Given it's heritage and all the detailed parts maybe it would be fitting to build it as a UK loco? I had a quick look and given the price of £15 and 15 shillings I would estimate it's age as mid to late 50s. Whichever way, a thing of beautiful nostalgia. BTW, make sure of your prep before you solder 😁😉
@@watchfordpilot haha. Thanks Steve. I’ll prep. ☺️ I am leaning toward Canadian National because there is literally no way to have a Canadian engine in live steam in O, I have lots of Canadian (and USA) O gauge rolling stock and accessories, and I think it would be something to have a one of a kind. I don’t think that would hurt its value and not honour its heritage. It would be little different, perhaps, than a regular builder doing a bad job at their own LMS or BR paint job. And besides I’ll still have the buffers and such for a future owner.
Very nice
@@jshawbitter agreed. 😊
Or should I say the one you have is the feret and dart board also known as the unicycling lion 1950-1956 after that the lion was holding the dart board in its front paws.😁
@@davidwhite1864 i love these colloquial names for the logos. Reminds me of the CPRail “pacman” logo era.
@@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks I have a feret and dart board cap badge somewhere.
Exciting prospect, lots of possibilities
@@timothyboles6457 indeed! I love to run my old toy trains. And with live steam!!
@@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks hard to go wrong there.
Wow, this is really super cool!
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy isn’t it. So far I have it mostly together and such but having trouble getting it running on test. Crossing fingers.
HHHHMMMMMMMMMMMM YOU LUCKY FISH
You know how i feel about these basset lowke engines
Someday I'll get my hands in one
Idk how
Idk when
But I'll get one some day
And most likely be in serious debt
I personally wouldn't convert it to north American
How ever I've never had something like that so i can't really say anything
I would make a special adapter for the engine to connect to other rolling stock
How ever at the end of the day it's your engine
And its history doesn't seem to be written yet
So you are the one who shall start its history
@@laaity indeed. Very sage. I am leaning toward Canadian National because you literally cannot get such a loco in love steam. And yes, I am a lucky fish. ☺️ Well, you’ll have such a loco one day. I’m sure of it.
@@Terrys-Steam-and-Bricks i hope
But like you said their very rare
@@laaity one day
I'd keep it British, there are only so many of them out there and we haven't had a new one since 2000.
@@Alcofoamer good points. But I am still undecided. As I just typed to my friend Steve, I am leaning toward Canadian National because there is literally no way to have a Canadian engine in live steam in O, I have lots of Canadian (and USA) O gauge rolling stock and accessories, and I think it would be something to have a one of a kind. I don’t think that would hurt its value and not honour its heritage. It would be little different, perhaps, than a regular builder doing a bad job at their own LMS or BR paint job. And besides I’ll still have the buffers and such for a future owner.
Congrats I never had to quarter drivers before, good luck with that. Aster owners keep kits in the box for decades and resell them for crazy money also. The black one you fixed up looks good. What kind of high heat paint did you use on the boiler? Did you do the lining on it? It looks great.
@@stevenj9414 yeah Steven, I’m a little nervous about it. I’ll tell you the secret of the high heat paint on that Bassett-Lowke, lol… Testors Black Enamel in the little glass bottle. ☺️ I did the lining with an oil paint pen.
The lion logo 1947 onwards ? from the UK.
@@redprince3158 yes. Appears to be the first BR logo from the UK.