Tomytec Chassis Availability or Lack Thereof

[John M Upton]

Hello

 

I am embarking on a new project for which a N-Train 1959 Tube Stock model is nigh on perfect but the reccomend Chassis to motorise it is a Tomytec TM-05R.

 

As far as I can ascertain this chassis and indeed many other Tomytec ones are as rare as rocking horse droppings.

 

Any suggestions to a possible alternative?

[GeoffAlan]

I too had difficulty sourcing a chassis and eventually bought it from Japan. Be aware you may well incur import duties and an exorbitant fee from the Post office. Last time I imported from japan I paid £4 odd duty and £8 to the PO!

[John M Upton]

I think that may be my only option by the looks of things.  As Tube Stock requires smaller wheels than mainline stock, can anyone recommend suitable wheel sets for the non powered cars please?

[MGR Hooper!]

6 hours ago, John M Upton said:

I think that may be my only option by the looks of things.  As Tube Stock requires smaller wheels than mainline stock, can anyone recommend suitable wheel sets for the non powered cars please?

Maybe some type of Greenmax bogies? They have quite a range.