VR DD T2 Grn BG

VR DD T2 Grn BG

Victorian Railways DD class - Type 2 - 2 Tone Green
Constructed between 1903 and 1920, the Victorian Railways DD/D1 class locomotive was designed as a mixed traffic locomotive, with capabilities of also hauling mainline passenger services. Eventually numbering 260 members, the 'D series' locomotives were constructed by both the Victorian Railways and outside locomotive builders, including the Phoenix Foundry in Ballarat, the Baldwin Locomotive works in the USA, and others. Over time, many of the class were rebuilt or modified with superheaters, larger cylinders, and larger boilers. These rebuilds and modifications lead to the introduction of 'sub classes', these being 'D1' (original DD class locomotives), 'D2' (superheated, with larger cylinders), and 'D3' (larger superheated boiler and electric lighting). The DD class locos also saw a number of variations in the early years of the class. The 'Type 2' DD class had low running boards, with splashers over the wheels and raised footplate over the crosshead and cylinders, along with a narrower cab similar to those used on previous Victorian Railways locos. The DD class wore a number of liveries through their lives, with the first 3 variants arriving in the VR's 2 tone green. The DD class then wore the 'Canadian Red' livery, which included white lining and chocolate 'background'; which was later simplified into straight red with white lining around the time of World War One. From the 1920s, the Victorian Railways painted all locos in plain black, which all surviving 'D' series locos received.

This model represents the 'Type 2' DD class, number 586, in the 2 tone green livery.

The loco is presented in 'in service' condition, with light weathering. Many locos stayed in close to new condition for some time after entering service, due to the high standards of cleaning that were applied during the period when locos wore the colourful lined liveries. This high standard of cleaning also helped improve efficiency, by ensuring a reflective sheen on the boiler and dome cladding, prior to the introduction of more flexible and more efficient insulation products and techniques. This model is fitted with screwlink couplings, safety chains, and is set for the prototypical Broad Gauge (5ft3in gauge), for use with layouts with 5ft3in gauge track.

This locomotive uses the 'ACS' script by James Moody (bloodnok) to control animated couplers and brake hoses, and also includes James Moody's marker lamp code (to control the marker lamps, and tail lamps and tail discs), and automatic numbering script. The locomotive also has controlable windows, roof vent, smokebox door, and weather tarp. A custom interior view is also included. Various scripted smoke and sound effects are included, including air compressor, injectors, and sander. This locomotive also has scripted main smoke effect, which will change depending on the regulator and cut-off.

I hope you enjoy using this model.
Zec

VR DD T2 Grn BG
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