Variations on a Theme

As a variation on a theme I have also converted an Hornby Bill / Ben body to run on one of the Electrotren chassis fitted with a Digitrax N gauge 6 pin decoder. This model will be completed using a Smallbrook Studios parts and other assorted bits and pieces from the scrap box.

Weather Or Not

The continued changable weather has enabled a little more loco development.

The loco on the left is a Chris Ward 'printed' body that has now been fitted with handrails and 'link & pin' couplings. It is mounted on a very sweet running Electrotren (Hornby) chassis that is also used in the Jouef Junior range and is far superior to anything Hornby currently offer in their UK trainset type ranges such as Smokey Joe or Thomas. The chassis is fitted with a Digitrax N gauge 6 pin decoder.

The loco on the right is a Bachmann Junior 0-6-ST which has been striped down. It has had the footplate widened and buffer beams modified. It has been fitted with a cab and backhead supplied as spare parts by Smallbrook Studios and is now awaiting the fitting of brake and sanding gear. Although not running as well as the Hornby chassis, it is begining to respond to running in and fine tuning of the Digitrax decoder.