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Modelling => Locomotives => Topic started by: garrywhiting on February 04, 2010, 06:46

Title: New manufacturer, new kit, RT Models Harrogate Gas Works diesel
Post by: garrywhiting on February 04, 2010, 06:46
Go to www.rtmodels.co.uk to see a new whitemetal kit of the Harrogate Gas Works  Drewry 6w diesel (works no.2262 of 1949). Requires the Graham Farish outside frame class 08 chassis to complete. An original and unusual choice of a model from a new manufacturer. The Harrogate Gas Works locos were all built or modified to a very restricted loading gauge, so the cab height may not suit some, but I do not expect any problems in modification to a normal size cab. The loco was sold to first to the demolition contractors of the line, who subsequently sold it on to W G Bagnall in 1958. The loco then went to Rhodesia Chrome Ltd. Selukwe, who indeed, added a rebuilt normal height cab, so intending modellers have a prototype modification to follow.
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Title: Re: New manufacturer, new kit, RT Models Harrogate Gas Works diesel
Post by: JulienW on February 05, 2010, 12:48
Just to add that the proprietor, Robert Thompson, is also a 009 Society member...