Hattons announce 14xx / 48xx / 58xx

[Edwardian]

2 hours ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said:

Another consideration for the production of a tractively competent 0-4-2T is what Bachmann have successfully demonstrated on their 0-4-4T by use of a superior constructional plan.

 

In broad outline the bodywork over the coupled wheelbase is diecast, body work to the rear of this is moulded in plastic; the gear box is on the trailing coupled axle and a lightweight and compact motor is in the firebox end  of the boiler. Lightweight tackle such as the decoder scoket location is to the rear of the coupled wheelbase. End result, the centre of balance of the complete model is within the coupled wheelbase, and stable traction results, with no need for traction tyres.

 

I would suggest that a better result is available by dropping the previous RTR models and starting afresh.

 

Or just dropping the ash in the case of this one!