colmflanagan Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Hello everyone, I am considering a particular model for my 009 layout based in Northern Ireland. This 009 line is a part of my larger 00 layout, and is (very!) loosely based on those run by the LMSNCC in this part of the world, until 1948. They had a class of 6 compound 2-4-2 tank locomotives. (see pic) built between 1892 and 1920, by Beyer Peacock to the designs of the then chief engineer of the NCC , Bowman Malcolm, a fan of compounding. These were of course 3'00 gauge but I hope to use an "N" gauge chassis of some sort, even fi it is 100% -but it needs to be four coupled with outside cylinders. The original driving wheels were 3'9" diameter which means an "N" gauge loco with 6 -7' diameter drivers would be needed to get near the "look" - most 009 chassis seems to have very small wheels. The bogies could be got relatively easily, I expect, and I am happy to have a go at the body, of course. Anyone have any ideas or know of anything that might be suitable? So far I have drawn a blank. Colm Flanagan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brack Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Not the answer you want, but Use TT wheels and scratch build? No n gauge chassis will come near to 15mm wheels. At least there'd be a decent amount of room in the body/tanks. I can't remember the coupled wheelbase but I suspect it'll be quite big for n scale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 You might find something nearer using 3mm scale on 9mm track - correct 3 foot and the wheels don't need to be so big - in fact the Farish Compound wheels would be about the right size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brack Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Just a thought, the wheels are the same size as the isle of man 240t. They're both beyer, peacocks so theyd probably be the same. Several kits for the Manx locos have been produced in 4mm, so the correct wheels ought to be available for the drivers. The pony wheels are 2' so 8mm wheels shouldn't be too hard to come by. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Colm, Branchlines sell the wheels for the IoMR locomotives, though the axles are for 12mm gauge, though they could be altered. Paul 4475 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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