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Hand-built Limited Edition OO Gauge Locos / Fine scale kits
These locomotives are our more sophisticated products, using combinations of
resin & white-metal castings, turned and photo-etched components to produce a
fine-scale end product. These are available as limited edition ready-to-run models,
hand-built to your order, or as special order kits for you to construct. Kit-form
models will require additional components such as wheels, motor & gears etc. to
complete. The following models can be supplied, though please note that
availability varies, & there may be a wait until fresh stocks of parts are to hand...
We recommended that you enquire before ordering.
Bulleid 'Leader' 0-6-6-0T. ( Kit £90 ) - ( R-T-R £295 )
One of the last truly experimental steam locos, this unusual-looking engine ran in
trials from Brighton & Eastleigh between 1949-51.
BR (S) Class 71 electric. ( Kit £80 ) - ( R-T-R £220 )
Introduced in 1959 for the Kent coast electrification scheme, these locos were at
home on both goods & express train duties, though they achieved fame hauling the
prestigious 'Night Ferry' & 'Golden Arrow' boat trains. Our loco was described as
'The Rolls-Royce of models' by Model Rail magazine.. This is the best model
available of this class!
Isle of Wight Railway 2-4-0T. ( Kit £75 ) - ( R-T-R £325 )
These Beyer-Peacock locos were introduced in 1864, & the
last examples were withdrawn by the SR in the 1930's. A
fine-scale kit in white-metal & brass, with lost-wax detail
castings, & sufficient parts to cover all periods. Please
register interest for our next production run....
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OO GAUGE RESIN LOCO BODY KITS: Southern Railway
These loco body kits are pitched firmly at the beginner, or those modellers who
have limited time to complete a complex project. All are designed to fit commercial
R-T-R chassis from the major manufacturers. The bodies are moulded in one main
piece, with detailing components as required. The modeller is left to find their own
handrail knobs, wire, buffers etc. Many of the simpler kits can be completed in a
couple of evenings, but if even this is beyond you, never fear, as we can construct
& finish any of the models for you, to a good standard at reasonable cost.
Southern Railway Kits;
NEW Unrebuilt 'Merchant Navy' class
Ready at the end of February 2010, the initial release will cover the majority of the
class in final BR condition before rebuilding, with wedge-shaped cab. A variation
pack will also be available to cover the second series in SR condition, as will a
5,100 second series high-sided tender body. This will be followed by a first series
streamlined tender body & variation pack, & eventually a 6,000 gallon tender body.
The kits are intended to be used with the Chinese-made Hornby 'West Country'
loco & tender chassis, though other options are possible. Comprehensive, 3-page
instructions are provided, giving details of the major variations & liveries within the
class.
Prices; Loco body kit £50, Tender Body kit £15 (£10 if ordered at same time as
loco), Variation packs £10 (free as substitute for BR parts if ordering loco & tender
together)
NEW! SECR/SR/BR 'O1' class 0-6-0. (£55)
These were Wainwright rebuilds of the SER 'O'
class, working from early SECR days until 1962.
They were simple, robust & lightweight, giving
almost universal route availability. No. 65 is
preserved on the Bluebell railway, the sole
example of an ex-SER locomotive. Designed to
fit the Chinese-made Hornby 'Jinty' etc. chassis,
& comes with the distinctive outside-sprung
tender, which will need 16mm wheels.
'W' Class 2-6-4T; (£40)
These powerful goods tanks ranged far & wide on goods, banking & cross-London
freight duties. Designed to fit the Bachmann 'N' class chassis.
'Z' Class 0-8-0T; (£40)
The SR's last design of heavy shunter, also found work on
banking duties at many locations. Designed to fit the Hornby
'8F' chassis.
'E1/D1' 4-4-0; (£50)
These were Maunsell rebuilds of earlier Wainwright locos. They were fast,
powerful, & found use all over the south east, many saw out their last days on the
Redhill-Reading route. Designed to fit the Hornby '2P' chassis & tender drive.
'Q' Class 0-6-0; (£50)
Maunsell's last loco for the Southern, these goods engines
found their way all over the system, even on the occasional
passenger duty. Loco & tender bodies to fit the Hornby '4F'
chassis & tender drive.
'G16' Class 4-8-0T; (£45)
These Urie super-heavy duty shunters were designed for the
hump yards at Feltham, though they saw use on transfer
freights & occasional empty stock duties. Designed to fit
modified Hornby '8F' chassis.
NEW! Maunsell 0-6-0 Diesel shunter; (£40)
Introduced 1937, & lasted into the 60's, these were some of
the first of their kind, & worked mostly around south London.
This kit has been re-tooled to fit the Bachmann 'O8' chassis,
with improved detail.
New! ‘Pocket Money Projects’;
Simple 1-piece mouldings to give you something different in an evening or two’s
work....
‘TERRIER’ Large Bunker modification; (£5)
A casting to extend the Dapol/Hornby Terrier bunker to Isle of Wight Capacity;
Many returned to mainland BR service in this form. With instructions;
‘Lord Nelson’ Maunsell bogie tender body; (£12)
Original version, to back-date the Bachmann ‘Nelson’
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OO Gauge Resin Loco body Kits; BR Standard
'Duke of Gloucester' 4-6-2; (£55)
The ultimate development in BR steam locos, this solitary
class 8 pacific was BR's only 3-cylinder design, & is happily
preserved. Comes with a host of metal detailing parts,
including the caprotti valve gear & a new pony truck.
Designed to fit the Hornby Britannia chassis
'Crosti' 9F 2-10-0; Original (£50) - Rebuilt (£45)
The standard heavy freight loco, fitted with a bizarre & ugly
boiler & side chimney in a search for economy. This
characterful subclass lasted into the early 60's before being
returned to 'normal' draughting arrangements. Available in 2
forms; as built, or with all the Crosti stuff taken off. Designed
to fit the Hornby '9F' chassis, can also be adapted for the
Bachmann one.
BR Standard Cl.3 2-6-2T; (£40)
Useful medium-weight branch-line tanks, many of which ended their days on empty
stock duties at Waterloo. Can be fitted to Bachmann Class 4 mogul or Class 2mt
tank chassis with a little effort.
BR Standard Tender Bodies;
Designed to fit the Hornby tender drive mechanism, though they can be adapted
for other underframes. The upper part of the coal space is modelled, so down to a
half load can be represented with a scattering of crushed coal...
Comes with comprehensive instructions, including a full explanation of all BR
tender types & pairings. 2 types are available;-
BR1F High capacity (as fitted to 9F, 5MT, & 1 4MT).... (£13.50)
BR1B/C/D/E/K High sided. (Builds any of these variants) .....(£16)
Ex- SDJR/LMS Loco body kits
SDJR '7F' 2-8-0 (Large boiler); Newly re-tooled (£45)
The archetypal S&D loco, used on freight & passenger services, & unique to the
line. Designed to fit the Hornby '8F' chassis, & will need a Fowler tender.
SDJR/MR '3F' 0-6-0; (£50)
Fowler rebuild of Johnson '2F', found all over the country from the 1920's until the
end of steam. Loco & tender bodies to fit the Hornby '4F' chassis & tender drive
unit.
Stanier 4P/5F Mogul; (£40)
Stanier's first design for the LMS, this small class of mixed
traffic 2-6-0's were widespread throughout the LMS system.
Designed to fit the Hornby Fowler 2-6-4T chassis, & will need
a Fowler tender.
NEW! ‘Clan’ Class Light Pacific‘Little sisters’ of the Britannias, (£50)
10 locos introduced 1954 with lighter axle loading, having a
smaller boiler, but otherwise identical to the larger class.(A
further 15, including 5 for SR were cancelled at the last
minute) Resin body & white-metal details intcluding full
pipework; fits the Hornby Britannia chassis, & will need some
parts from the donor loco bodywork to complete.
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Other Resin Loco body kits
LNER/BR B17/5 4-6-0; (£50)
Two of the numerous 'Footballer' class 4-6-0's were given the
Gresley streamlining treatment in the 30's, for hauling the
prestigious 'East Anglian' express services. They lasted into
BR ownership, but were de-streamlined in the early 50's.
Loco & tender bodies to fit Hornby 'Footballer' chassis.
BRCW/sulzer 'Lion' Co-Co Diesel; (£30)
One of the pioneer main-line diesels, promoted by private
enterprise, 'Lion' could be seen on various BR lines, in its
distinctive white livery. Very easy conversion, to fit the
Hornby Class 47 chassis.
English Electric 'GT3’ Gas-Turbine 4-6-0 (£55)
Conceived as a means of recycling steam loco chassis with a
modern power plant, GT3’s steam-type layout was already
outmoded by the time it took to the rails in the late 50’s,
though it was an interesting & well-built prototype. Kit
features resin loco & tender bodies, with some detail parts
to fit a Hornby ‘Black 5’ chassis & BR1 tender underframe. Available now!
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4mm Scale Narrow-Gauge kits
Whitemetal loco body kits
Nl1 S&K 0-4-2ST; Kerr-Stuart 'Brazil' Class saddle-tank (£22)
Nl2 Southwold Railway 'Sharpie' 2-4-2/2-4-0T (£25)
Nl3 S&K 'Monarch' 0-4-4-0T Kitson-Meyer (£30)
Nl5 S&K 'Victor' 0-4-0 Fireless (£25)
Nl6 Southwold Railway 'Wenhaston' 0-6-2T, Manning, Wardle (£25)
NL7 Tasmanian Garratt 0-4-4-0 (£40)
Nl9 W&L 'Earl'/'Countess' 0-6-0T (N/A)
Nl10 S&K 'Superior' 0-6-2T Kerr-Stuart (N/A)
Nl11 S&K 'Conqueror' 0-6-2T, Bagnall (N/A)
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‘Monarch’ & ‘Superior’ 4mm scale, 9mm gauge.
S&K 'Victor' 0-4-0 Fireless
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