minitrix 89 into 2f dock tank

Started by Bigmac, September 12, 2023, 06:08:16 PM

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Bigmac

does anyone know if the chassis in this 89 will fit in the dock tank ?


i used to be indecisive...but now i'm not so sure.

ntpntpntp

I might be able to advise in a few days, I've got a cheapy 89 coming from ebay. Somehow I doubt it.
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ntpntpntp

Nope, here's the 89 I bought and just arrived (nice little model actually :) ).  The chassis block in the 89 is at least 1mm wider, probably more.   Different motor and gearing arrangement in the 89, compared to the late 1960's chassis the Dock Tank used.




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Bigmac

Quote from: ntpntpntp on September 13, 2023, 12:18:06 PMNope, here's the 89 I bought and just arrived (nice little model actually :) ).  The chassis block in the 89 is at least 1mm wider, probably more.   Different motor and gearing arrangement in the 89, compared to the late 1960's chassis the Dock Tank used.






thanks for that--saved me buying one--even a cheapie--although the ones ive seen are £100+ !
i used to be indecisive...but now i'm not so sure.

ntpntpntp

Quote from: Bigmac on September 13, 2023, 03:37:14 PMthanks for that--saved me buying one--even a cheapie--although the ones ive seen are £100+ !

This one cost me about £36 all in.  Unboxed but in nice condition (just a bit dusty) and it's the later version with blackened wheels and motion.
Nick.   2021 celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Königshafen" exhibition layout!
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50050.0

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