Joe’s Rapier
by Joe Gilmartin
This was my first effort at scratch building a loco, though I had built several cars previously.

This was my first effort at scratch building a loco, though I had built several cars previously.
Don Coker shows us how it’s done and introduces us to “Gawjus Stumpy”.
Don Coker’s heavily weathered Gnat is the star of its very own tutorial (see Don’s weathering tips under Hints & Tips) but also more than deserves its place in this showcase.