N Gauge
locomotive kits

                                                                         GWR / BR 28XX 2-8-0
Introduced in 1903, 168 were eventually built to differing designs. They were the first
2-8-0 loco to see service in Britain.
This kit models those members of the class built with a Churchward cab, 4 section long cone boiler, full length smokebox and curved front footplate drop as introduced from 1911.
Between 1945 and 1947 some of the class were converted to burn oil, but from 1948 to 1950 all were converted back to their original design.  Many variations existed during the life of the class and it is always advisable to use photographs for reference.
The kit is designed to fit the Graham Farish 8F chassis and suitable tender wheels.
Included is a simple etched tender underframe to improve the running qualities, handrail knobs and wire.  Full instructions, together with prototype information, painting details and kit building tips are also included. 
                                                               kit # 2001   Price  £32

                                                         SR / BR  Class 'Z'  0-8-0
Built at Brighton in 1929 they were the last heavy shunting locos built by the Southern Railway.
Only 8 were built.  During the war 6 of the class were loaned to the War department and saw service in Scotland.
Late in BR days they were used for heavy short distance freight haulage and banking duties. 2 were allocated to Exeter for banking and both were sometimes used on the same train - one piloting and the other banking.
They remained almost unchanged throughout their life - alterations were minor and these are mentioned in the instructions.  All were scrapped in 1962.
The kit is designed to fit the Farish 8F chassis which requires no modification other than the removal of the front bogie. Handrail knobs and wire are included in the kit along with full instructions and livery and prototype details.
                                                                               kit # 2003  Price £22

                                                           LNER / BR J39 0-6-0
                                                                                 with flared tender
Designed by Gresley and introduced in 1926 they were intended to replace ageing 0-6-0's inherited at grouping.  286 were built and were to be found all over the LNER system. Various tenders were fitted to themand this kit represents the ones fitted with the 3,500 gallon flared top type.  All passed to BR ownership and the first withdrawals started in 1959. The last locos were finally withdrawn at the end of 1962.  None have been preserved.
Only minor modifications took place during their life.
The kit is mainly whitemetal but has an etched brass cab.  It is designed to fit the Farish Prairie or Hall chassis plus suitable tender wheels.  Handrail knobs and wire are included.
Full instructions together with livery and prototype deatails also come with the kit.
                                                               kit # 2005  price  £32.

Somerset And Dorset 7F 2-8-0

This kit is progressing steadily and will be the first in the range to include lost wax castings for some of the smaller fittings.

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