I have just completed a 5In scale loco of a B1, and in the process of building an Hunslet at 71/4 so this is the next project.
When at the Harrowgate model show a few years ago I did admire a class 14 built by someone unfortunately I did not take any details at the time but thought it was a project one day I would like to complete. This was at 71/4 scale and it was full of features that you can only put on that scale ,so I have decided to try and get as much info on the beast and build it at 71/4. I have the workshop and I hope the skill to do it justice.
The driving will have to be dc electric with 2 batteries and maybe 3 motors, that aspect I have not discussed with any manufactures as yet.
I have found some info on the NRM website and have requested the information from them see what that throws up.
thanks for the interest if you have any other info that may be of help I would appreciate it.
Yes I was an Apprentice (dual mech & elec) with BR in the 60s, working on the Western Region (class 52) hydraulics, which used to arrive pristine from Swindon, plus the Hymeks (class 35), only ever remember working on one class 14 though.
Quite a lot of my work was on 08 Shunters and of course the DMUs.
Before I left BR the class 37 Diesel Electrics were taking over from Hydraulic Transmission types.