parts to modify the Minitrains F&C loco

[Brian Mosby]

Having a look around Shapways i see there are prints to modify the Minitrains Fiddletown & Copperopolis 0-4-0

the 1st 2 items are bogie tenders

bogie tender takes UK N gauge wheels
https://www.shapeways.com/model/1660564/small-8-wheel-tender-for-hon30-f-c-loco-ver-b.html?li=shop-results&materialId=62

bogie tender takes American N gauge wheels
https://www.shapeways.com/model/1696823/small-8-wheel-tender-for-hon30-f-c-loco-ver-a.html?li=shop-results&materialId=62

And parts to make the loco into a 2-4-0 & new straight chimney
https://www.shapeways.com/model/1773350/parts-to-convert-f-c-loco-to-2-4-0.html?li=shop-results&materialId=6

[gallopingalice]

I've purchased one of the bogie tenders, It sits nicely behind an F&C loco.
Nuff said. I've ordered another.
richard s.

[gallopingalice]

On an experimental layout I'm using Peco surface mount point motors,PL11, to avoid more holes every rework.
One of these motors catches the cylinders of passing F&C locos and the steps on the new tender.
There is considerable overhang at 9inch radius turnouts when approaching from the curve.
I've moved the motor away using a handy plastic extender and some lateral restraints.
Richard.

[gallopingalice]

My spare F&C tender now sits behind another loco which sports a simple wire loop, instead of a draw bar, so that re-attachment on-line is a doddle. The loop was chopped from a paper clip.
Richard