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So should we consider this a Lister Sister?

Okay, I'll go stand in the corner now.

Russ

An adequate start. Now let's see how it develops. -- Russ

Now just in the trial fitting stage and still waiting for a delivery of Acrylic tube for the rollers and the plenty of detailing in the nuts /bolts and rivet  department

After Nicks inspiring photos of the "Mini Steam beast" Thoughts for one in 1/35th scale started So whilst waiting for a few bits and pieces to arrive (that's my excuse)
I can understand why our "garden man" in 1933 built his own roller at around this time it appeared everything was big only some small versions existed but all being of the Internal combustion type and I think he must have been a Steam miniature enthusiast to have the knowledge to build the little beast !
So here's a start a 2 cylinder engine based on De Winton and a main frame following  our "Garden Mans" efforts 
Boiler is 20mm Acrylic rod making the boiler diameter 2ft 3in the main frame /engine just bits from the styrene scrap box and a few bits of Evergreen angle and Tube
Barney

Here we go.
Kims Lister.
There is no way I could build an exact copy but as usual, they are my models thus the name.
It has the main element of the original a small engine housing that is removable to access the engine.
So onwards so far a very enjoyable project.
cheers

Twice recently I've had strangers tell me that I "look like the old guy in Jurassic Park."

It's the beard. I am actually much younger than the rest of you.

If and when you complete it, the result should be most satisfactory.

I must chide you for your avatar because it suggests you are younger than the rest of us while, in reality, you are the same age! Your wisdom and experience long ago gave you away of course. Besides, we're all model builders so, with a little plaster, paint, and pastels we can backdate ourselves. -- Russ

Wow! That'll be quite impressive!

Here's a couple of rare things in a single image.

Yours truly and the magnum opus set up outside on a spring day.  There's not enough clear space inside to erect the whole thing so this was a chance to test fit everything before taking it to a show.

The sceniked module is obvious.  To the right of it is the fiddle yard structure (a turntable mounts on top of this).  The rest of the blank canvas is where the station yard will be.  The general topology is roughed in blue styrofoam, and most of the structures are done to some extent. I'll be running some temporary track and displaying in progress models on the unfinished bits. The overhead structures will carry a pelmet and lighting.

It all went pretty well, but did turn up the need for one or two extra fittings and highlighted what needs to go in the tool box.