Sorry for the late reply, I used the drive mechanism from an HLW Waddling Goose. I picked up replacement motor/gear/axle mechanism when HLW shut production, wish now I had picked up more. I’ve seen similar mechanisms from England but I can’t remember the name. I still had a couple left . One for this and one for a repair of a previous bash. Maybe find a waddling goose on eBay or train show would be the best source now.
Dave where did you find lead figures? Got a pic?
Bill;
They were offered over 30 years ago by a German company. Can’t remember the name now, but it wasn’t a major player like Preiser or Merten. Also used a pewter conductor on the rear deck, and I do know he was offered in the Walthers Large Scale catalog of that time. Sorry I can’t be more specific, but a LOT of these figure makers have come and gone in the interim.
Actually, I can’t even remember who made my lead ass (donkey) anymore.
Regards, David Meashey
P.S. Sorry, it was before digital cameras were common. The figure company may have been Wimmer.
I still think that bag of figures looks like a pissed off grumpy toad hence my reference.
Thanks for reply Vic. I will look into that.
That looks Very Nice Vic !!