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.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/Trains/100_5699.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/Trains/100_5698.jpg)
And the NRM roadtrain.
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f178/alexcrawford2008/Trains/0-4-0.jpg)
This got me thinking. Not easy I know. :smiley-laughing: 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
Could the Faller system be adapted in order to model this?
I wouldn't mind a go on them, either :thumbsup:
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
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 :thumbsup:
Lesmond
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 :D
That's always another possibility. My boards are half inch thick though.
Been on a few of those myself, always great fun, although technically they're called 'landtrains' rather than roadtrains :)
This is a roadtrain:-
(http://premium1.uploadit.org/Sprintex//roadtrain.jpg)
GRRR!! ;D
Paul
Hi Paul,
Cheers :wave:
Now that would be a challange and a half. Any takers? :smiley-laughing:
Alex