Tag: Release

SLC Update 27 December 2024

Posted on by steamlococollection in Add-on Releases, SR Z Class

Last update: 13 April 2023. Whoops!

Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well. It certainly has been a while since the last update. I’m pleased to say that the ‘Z’ class add-on is now finished and is available to purchase from this link. https://steamlococollection.co.uk/sr-maunsell-z-0-8-0t/

It’s fair to say that the ‘Z’ has been a challenging add-on. I’ve hit several issues along the way which has slowed my progress, I’ve also been taking my time to improve on the texturing. I’m aware that texturing has been a weak point on SLC models, and I hope that in the ‘Z’ class I’ve made some big steps forward. This is why your feedback is so important.

One of the main reasons for the lack of updates is that I’ve had a major change in my circumstances which means that I’m not spending as much time on SLC as I have done in the past. Now to be clear, this isn’t a preamble to me saying that SLC will be closing down, far from it. I have some exciting projects lined up, it just might take me a bit longer to get to them and get them finished. So from this point onward, if I’ve not announced that I’m actively working on something assume that it’s not an active project.

So what is next? Well that would be telling, see you in 2025.

SLC Update – 1 February 2018

Posted on by steamlococollection in Add-on Releases, LSWR T9

Hi everyone,

Apologies for the lack of updates recently. I’m pleased to say that the ‘T9’ is ready for release and is available NOW! I’m extremely proud of the add-on and I hope you enjoy the ‘T9’ as well.

There are around 50 individual locomotive models, over 20 individual tenders and around 25 different liveries.

One of the challenges that I’ve not faced before while building an add-on is the differences in the cab size and splasher arrangement. 51 ‘T9s’ had narrow cabs and initially, the sandboxes were combined with the front splasher. 15 had wide cabs with the sandboxes located in between the frames. The 51 narrow cab locomotives were later modified with the sandboxes relocated in between the frames.

Royal engine No. 119 was given a number of special repaints and these are included in the add-on. Additionally, in 1935 No. 119 was fitted with an organ pipe whistle and, in May 1948 a deep toned hooter was fitted. While no recordings exist for these whistles, I’ve tried to recreate what they would have sounded like.

The LSWR Green, Maunsell Green and BR Black liveries carried by No. 120 in preservation are also included. In fact, there are two versions of the BR Black livery, as during its 2009 overhaul, the top lamp iron on No. 30120 was modified.

I’ve decided to make the 56 page manual available on the website, so you can have a read before you purchase. LINK

If you have any queries or questions please feel free to get in touch.

Work has already re-started on the Lord Nelson and I hope to show you the progress on the tenders very soon.

Until next time …