RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted April 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 29, 2013 Can anyone recognise this loco? And would it be wrong to give it a 'UK' coat of paint to run on my 009 layout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 29, 2013 Liliput made this in several Austrian liveries in the late '60s, as it was a widely-used prototype in that country. I found the plastic rods on those a bit fragile at the time. The UK lines that have taken overseas stock have not all repainted everything in their own livery at once - e.g. the W&L. Your choice, frankly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted April 29, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 29, 2013 Plastic rods.. You mean the one that's missing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Its a U class 0-6-2T from Austria, this type was used on many Austrian Narrow gauge lines some are still in existance today, There is a very similar shape wise 0-8-0 on the Welshpool & Llainfair Railway which is named 'Sir Drefaldwyn' which many think is a titled person's name but is actually the Welsh for 'County of Montgomeryshire' The loco was originally used by the German army in Austria, There is no reason why you shouldpaint your loco in any colour you wish Dark Green or maroon would look fine. It does appear to have some damage & missing parts in the Connecting rod area though. This loco is still available today under the Bachmann-Liliput label with a much improved chassis with a flywheel, at around £100.00 which is a lot more than i paid for my set of a Uclass loco and 3 Zilertalbahn coaches back in the late 60s I think it was around £10.00!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Traxson Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Its a U class 0-6-2T from Austria, this type was used on many Austrian Narrow gauge lines some are still in existance today, There is a very similar shape wise 0-8-0 on the Welshpool & Llainfair Railway which is named 'Sir Drefaldwyn' which many think is a titled person's name but is actually the Welsh for 'County of Montgomeryshire' The loco was originally used by the German army in Austria, There is no reason why you shouldpaint your loco in any colour you wish Dark Green or maroon would look fine. It does appear to have some damage & missing parts in the Connecting rod area though. This loco is still available today under the Bachmann-Liliput label with a much improved chassis with a flywheel, at around £100.00 which is a lot more than i paid for my set of a Uclass loco and 3 Zilertalbahn coaches back in the late 60s I think it was around £10.00!! Bear in mind that in the late sixties that would have been half my weeks wages(provided I did all the overtime available!) so the price has not risen a lot in real terms, may even have dropped. Phil T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted April 30, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thanks for all the info.. I dug my layout out.. Track is filthily, two points looks to have collapsed around the switch blades and a switch has gone on the control panel.. So nothing is running any time soon! I can't even find my box of buildings at the moment. Once I sort that.. I'll take the loco apart and give her some paint. Then need to find some numbers, or maybe a nice nameplate.. I'd like to repair the rods, but not quite sure how! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwit Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 It might be worth joning the NGRM forum, I' sure someone on there will be able to advise you on repairing or replacing rods. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted April 30, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thanks.. Will do.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Theres a whole thread on Anglicising the U class, several people have done it, but you'll need to join to see it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted May 2, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2013 That will be interesting.. Joined, just waiting admin approval.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Bear in mind that in the late sixties that would have been half my weeks wages(provided I did all the overtime available!) so the price has not risen a lot in real terms, may even have dropped. Phil T. HALF A WEEKS WAGES!!!! You were doing well!! I think I had to save up for a month and go without any dinner!!! But yes we look at todays prices and think they are expensive but in reality there has been little realtive change, I remember when I bought a Hornby Mallard Green livery back in about 1978, when it was released ( to much acclaim and it was very good for its time) I had to think twice anbout buying at at £22.22 that was the price! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 That will be interesting.. Joined, just waiting admin approval.. I can't find it now! Try this for starters, though I'm sure there's another: http://ngrm-online.com/forums/index.php?/topic/5296-liliput-u-0-6-2-availability-and-running-characteristics/?hl=%2Blilliput+%2B0-6-2&do=findComment&comment=89939 Also: http://www.shapeways.com/model/531774/oo9-replacement-body-for-liliput-0-6-2t.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Got something better: http://ngrm-online.com/forums/index.php?/topic/5026-anglicisation/?hl=anglicised Links to NGRM will only work if you're signed up to them, btw! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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