Several years ago there was a conversation at Scaleforum (you know the one, I suggested to Brassmasters that they should produce an Easichas kit for a Hornby J15, they said great, go on and do the artwork then), now there is a kit available for purchase.

The kit follows the usual Easichas principles utilising the existing Hornby motor and drive and providing new fold-up side frames and hornblocks to give springing on all axles. The kit can be built to either EM or P4 gauge. Replacement coupling rods are provided and brake gear on both the locomotive and tender can be removed to allow the wheels to be dropped out. The result is a sweat, smooth running locomotive.

For details including a view of the etches and instructions take a look at the Brassmasters' site at http://www.brassmasters.co.uk/J15_easichas.htm

To celebrate I made a little video following the progress of the pickup goods as it shunts at Clare.

It has been a fun process working with the Brassmasters' guys on my first Easichas kit. I hope that it gives some people the impetus to convert their Hornby locomotives to EM and P4.

thanks

David