Hi, I am about to start on my first engine, and I am having a little trouble in deciding what to build. My first thought was a 3 1/2 gauge Tich, and I actually started on the frames, however thinking about it, I would like to eventually put in a ground level garden track, and 3 1/2 does not seem to be very practical for ground level running. So I am now looking around for a 5" model.
My first requirement, being that I am a beginner, is that I would prefer to build from a series published in ME or EIM. As I really think that I need the "words and music". I have access to back issues of both magazines. Well I think that part of the problem is to much choice, I have considered:
- GER Y5 serialised in EIM as Blackwall.
- Gemma from EIM.
- Edward Thomas.
- Sweet Pea.
I am not that keen on Sweet Pea, as it is a freelance design. Any suggestions or alternatives would really be appreciated, or any advice from those that have built one of these engines. Thanks, Allen.