SAR Class 8X Model Locomotive

A Kitbashed OO scale Frateschi Baldwin 2-8-0 Pennsylvania Locomotive. 
To represent a true SAR Class 8X Model Locomotive.

My farewell present May 10, 2013.

May 2013 - The Original Frateschi Baldwin 2-8-0
Pennsylvania Locomotive -
before any kitbashing was started.

In order to represent a true SAR class 8X
Model Locomotive, I had to remove the front
dome from this Frateschi Baldwin 2-8-0
Pennsylvania Locomotive...

With dome removed, I had to close the hole.

The almost finished Model - to make and fit 
the safety valve in front of the cab and 
to close the air vent on the cab roof.

Added some steam and smoke effects...

The almost finished Model ready to take on water.

The almost finished Model in the background.

Made and fitted the safety valve...

A real SAR Class 8X 882 (2-8-0) Locomotive.