The photos below show the stages of construction of an Polly V kit engine.
Frame being assembled
Wheel sets assembled
Frame with wheels sets attached
Cylinders fitted
Valve gear fitted
Boiler fitted
Painted smoke box
Cladding fitted and painted
Boiler test and safety valves being set up
Preparing for first run at Sheffield Abbeydale track
Proud owner on first run at Sheffield Model Engineers Abbeydale track
Steaming day at Abbeydale track
Winner of the Muray Cup at the New Mills Model Railway Exhibition in Chapel en le Frith - 3-4Mar07
Naming day