Roadtrains

Alex · August 21, 2011, 06:10:45 PM

Hi,

Slightly off topic but still technically a train.

Two road trains at Scarborough. My sone loves these and is always wanting to go on them.

And the NRM roadtrain.

This got me thinking. Not easy I know.

How many of you model a seaside resort railway? Wouldn't one of these look cool trundling along the main street?

So I'm going to have a go at scratchbuilding one of them. Well its going on my scratchbuild to do list ;)The Scarborough ones seem to be built by Doto Trains, Castelfranco, Italy. Musty see if they have a website.

Anyone have any other photos of these roadtrains?

Alex

lesmond · August 21, 2011, 06:13:18 PM

Could the Faller system be adapted in order to model this?

I wouldn't mind a go on them, either

Alex · August 21, 2011, 06:26:18 PM

Hi Lesmond,

It's possible the Faller system could be used/adapted but it is quite expensive. The front and rear wheels look the same size so I may try and adapt an Oxford chassis and build on that. I could always make the rear wheel look bigger by boxing it in as in the photos.

Alex

lesmond · August 21, 2011, 06:28:27 PM

Hi Alex,

That would do it alright - the Faller kit is a shocking price!

If you do go for it, post loads of pics, please

Lesmond

upnick · August 21, 2011, 06:40:02 PM

Hi Alex,

Why not use magnets on a system under the baords to power it espceially the rare earth type no chance of the train going wayward with them

Alex · August 21, 2011, 06:46:26 PM

That's always another possibility. My boards are half inch thick though.

Sprintex · August 21, 2011, 06:58:04 PM

Been on a few of those myself, always great fun, although technically they're called 'landtrains' rather than roadtrains

This is a roadtrain:-

GRRR!!

Paul

Alex · August 21, 2011, 06:59:57 PM

Hi Paul,

Cheers

Now that would be a challange and a half. Any takers?

Alex