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Suitable Thomas rolling stock

Modeling Rolling stock
#21

Cale,
the LGB #2060 is a fairly common loco on eBay. If you email me your details, I could post you a spare face that I have (similar to shown in photo). I used clear silicone sealant (neutral cure) to attach. If at some point I need to remove the body then the face will pry off relatively easily. The face just needs slightly modifying to fit over the body mount screws seen in the photo.

#22

All looking goo! Congrats!

You might like to PM Vic Smith - who is trying to achieve the same effect. Our Brian Donovan here has recommended him to look at IP Engineering stuff, a reco that I support, as they are even cheaper than the Bachmann Thomas trucks, with the proviso that they are VERY NG-looking items.

Besp

tac
www.ovgrs.org

#23

Tim, it does look like the salt wagons used in Britain. They had a solid cover instead of the usual tarpaulin over the sheet rail.

http://www.railway-models.co.uk/l.aspx?k=2863565

#24

Hey Tim I’m thinking Scientific Toys freight cars could also be a great low cost source for cars that could be converted to Britty profile, I’m trying with a boxcar right now, need to get some thumbtacks for buffers though. The IP stuff looks great, need to see what the shipping to here would be.

#25

Vic,
I decided to stick with the Bachmann trucks, as a common theme in British railways, is the 9 foot/10 foot generic underframe, combined with the nice spoked wheels. The I.P. stock has been criticised in the past for its usage of mild steel for axles/wheels, etc., leading to rust issues in service.

 The basic truck can be modified to several variations and will suffice me until B'mann release a boxcar (closed wagon), cattle car and a brake van.
#26

I think Tim should take his Genesis and make it Diesel 10! He was my favorite!

#27
Victor Smith said:
The ONE item NO ONE (not even the Thomas show depicts any) have offered is a decent Brake Van! I plan to kitbash something, still working on ideas....
I know Bachmann offered an LNER 20 tonne type in OO/H0, so maybe there is some hope?

http://hobbylinc.com/htm/bac/bac77045.htm

#28

I have two bashes in mind, I’ll try this one first on an LGB chassis:

(http://www.stratfordbroadwayrailway.co.uk/images/2006_0721sbrs0021.JPG)

and later maybe this one on a B’mann bobber caboose chassis:

(http://www.2857.org.uk/images/LMS-Brake-Van28-03-99_600px.jpg)

#29

for what it’s worth?

http://shop.hartfordproducts.com/category.sc?categoryId=64

#30

I priced 20 pairs of vacuum brake hoses to fit to these cars from I.P. Engineering. Came to $150.00 Aud/80 pound sterling (these are kids toys, are they not, so passed on this!).

#31

Tim seams to me those Bmann Gons are big enough that if you extended the ends up and add a roof you could make a pretty effective cattle van like this:

(http://www.furnessrailwaywagonco.co.uk/custom/FRWC45%20GER%20cattle.jpg)

I like that IP stuff also, but at my budget I dont think I can afford much, if any.

#32
Tim Brien said:
I priced 20 pairs of vacuum brake hoses to fit to these cars from I.P. Engineering. Came to $150.00 Aud/80 pound sterling (these are kids toys, are they not, so passed on this!).
Say whqt?

I just checked on the IP site for brake hoses - they are £3.49 a pair - that’s $6.00Aus x 20 = Aus$120.000…plus Aus$30 for shipping?

Hmmmmmmmm.

Lemme have a look elsewhere…

tac
www.ovgrs.org

#33

Terry,
I went through the shopping process (checkout) to the point of actually paying, when I recevied a total of 80 pound sterling, including postage (20 pound sterling). The VAT had been removed. Current ‘buying’ exchange rate is around 55p per Australian dollar. More a nice to have item, but not worth $7.00 per car.