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Started by Hobby, May 20, 2021, 10:55

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Hobby

In particular this, a Tu8P, the passenger railcar version of the Tu7/8 locos.

Blair

Layouts:
"A Taste of Alber" TTe
"Ostrovia" HOe

Graeme Dunbar

Looks good! Does that say 'hand made in Russia' or something similar at the bottom right? What is the construction?
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Hobby

Certainly says Hand Made, not sure about the Russian though!

I haven't taken it apart but from the weight I'd say plastic of some sort, sheet, 3D or resin I can't say.
Blair

Layouts:
"A Taste of Alber" TTe
"Ostrovia" HOe

Hobby

Blair

Layouts:
"A Taste of Alber" TTe
"Ostrovia" HOe

David Weber

Quote from: Hobby on May 20, 2021, 11:23
Certainly says Hand Made, not sure about the Russian though!

I haven't taken it apart but from the weight I'd say plastic of some sort, sheet, 3D or resin I can't say.

The word underneath 'Hand Made' appears to be 'miiinatrora'; 'miniature' or 'model' I suppose.

Text on the left is 'avtomotrisa', derived from the French 'automotrice' - a passenger motor vehicle. Not sure of the word below it; it's been a while since I studied Russian.

Hope that's sort of relevant!

Interesting model in any case. Is it meant to haul a tail load or operate alone?
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Tom Haythornthwaite

The bit below 'Автомотриса', 'ту8п', is the 'Tu8P'.

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David Weber

Oh yes. It's the class designation, not a word at all! Silly me ... ::)
Member number 8144.

H0e modeller focused on 'modern traction' and East Asian 2'6" gauge.

Hobby

It an run on its own or with coaches or wagons David.
Blair

Layouts:
"A Taste of Alber" TTe
"Ostrovia" HOe