Check out this site http://www.beardmorebros.co.uk/index.html and look at the new project

I've been watching his site for a couple of years now, very interesting read. He seems to become more of a perfectionist as time goes on. A lot of techniques and projects can be carried over to locosting. His V8 Reliant is a marvel to see and hear, I remember seeing it at the Doncaster custom motor show years ago and being impressed then.