A new supplier of 009 Ready-to-Run Locomotives has been announced within the last few days.
Go to www.fourdees.co.uk to view.
These are 3D printed bodies on a commercial N gauge chassis, and supplied fully painted .
The first offering is a limited edition freelance Andrew Barclay style 0-6-0t , inspired by an imaginary foreshortened version of the Campbeltown & Machrihanish 0-6-2t.
It utilises a Graham Farish 08 chassis with RT Models motion parts. Available either in Brunswick Green or Maroon liveries & priced at
I took the plunge:
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(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ZOvbGKLNaiIcEWps3mpCGDLk1p1e7TVejW--iRq4iKk=w591-h419-no)
It is a very nice loco and runs sweetly. As to be expected of a 3D printed model the surface is not perfect. The detail in the cab and on the outside frames is super.
Given that for the price you get a Farish 08 chassis, motion from RT models, a very crisply painted 3D body, extra detailing parts, a sturdy padded box and P&P for the price, the cost is very reasonable indeed.
I am very pleased with it. Now to think about some name plates for it....
(Apologies for the faded scatter material on the display track. I don't think it is the photo as the moss on the front step with the very realistic looking Aberdeenshire granite is about the right colour :) )