Peco tell me that their 'James' needs a GF 57xx chassis which are obviously only available second hand.
Are any of the other GF 0-6-0 chassis the same so I can widen my search?
Thanks for any help.
I've got a 94xx chassis if that's any help. £30 including post in UK.
Quote from: Hobby on January 06, 2021, 18:54
I've got a 94xx chassis if that's any help. £30 including post in UK.
Is it the same as the 57xx?
I think so but I'm not an expert on them. No doubt someone will tell us!
Quote from: Hobby on January 06, 2021, 19:44
I think so but I'm not an expert on them. No doubt someone will tell us!
If it is I'll take it, please.
OK, we'll wait for a response to your other thread!
For anyone who is wondering, this is the loco I have. It seems to be the same chassis block as the photo on the Peco website but with later, finer, wheels.
(https://i.imgur.com/fJeDB1t.jpg)
This also begs the question of which other loco kits and prints will fit this chassis?
I don't have to have the Peco James if I can get something else as attractive (to my eye) :)
If you have neither the chassis nor the body shell, then have you considered a kit that uses a more modern chassis such as the Bachmann Farish 08 (outside frame). As well as the chassis being a really good runner there are some handsome bodies to put on top of it along with the appropriate steam outline motion, e.g.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0841/3421/products/La_Meuse_39_large.jpg?v=1541519160)
https://www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk/ (https://www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk/)
If you are going with a James or a Jeanette, to my mind they look a lot better with a shorter wheelbase chassis.
After a discussion on NGRM it seems the two are different in that the 94xx has a longer chassis block than the 57xx and even wheelbase. So won't fit the James without some hacking but will fit the GVT tram loco by Peco. Sorry Derek!
I'm not sure if it is the right chassis for the kit, but a model that I think works better with the (appropriate) GF chassis is the GEM Snailbeach Bagnall 'Dennis'.
That is a large and good looking (to my eyes) loco.
https://dundasmodels.co.uk/webstore/index.php/hikashop-menu-for-module-108/product/5330-bagnall-0-6-0-tank-loco-dennis-from-the-snailbeach-rly-out-of-stock (https://dundasmodels.co.uk/webstore/index.php/hikashop-menu-for-module-108/product/5330-bagnall-0-6-0-tank-loco-dennis-from-the-snailbeach-rly-out-of-stock)
https://anticsonline.uk/Product/GEM-9001-Bagnall-Side-Tank-Narrow-Gauge-Locomotive-Body-Kit-OO9_N108274521 (https://anticsonline.uk/Product/GEM-9001-Bagnall-Side-Tank-Narrow-Gauge-Locomotive-Body-Kit-OO9_N108274521)
(https://dundasmodels.co.uk/webstore/images/com_hikashop/upload/thumbnails/300x300/9001.jpg)
Yes, the GF 1109 is the 94xx.
Quote from: Hobby on January 07, 2021, 11:29
After a discussion on NGRM it seems the two are different in that the 94xx has a longer chassis block than the 57xx and even wheelbase. So won't fit the James without some hacking but will fit the GVT tram loco by Peco. Sorry Derek!
Thanks H but I will have to pass. I like that Snailbeach Bagnal body - I have ties to Snailbeach - but I need cheaper to keep lockdown with Herself sweeter :)
Many thanks for your help.
So far I have bought three Locos for their Chassis to use with these kits, but I actually like the models too much to strip down, and am now looking for some second hand N Gauge track to use them with.
Hi, I have built the snailbeach bagnall, Dennis. It is a lovely locomotive, but be aware it is a LARGE locomotive. Be careful of your loading gauge/bridge & tunnel clearances, also check the stock you choose to run behind it. Mine looks really good with some dundas Irish freight stock in tow. 🙂