Does anyone know of any plans to release a k1 loco in n gauge? I think I'm correct in saying there is nothing available currently? In 60s pics of Richmond station a k1 pops up frequently shunting in the goods yard.
I am unaware of any plans for a RTR K1 from any of the manufacturers. It is, however, possible to create one..................
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=28891.msg320226#msg320226 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=28891.msg320226#msg320226)
I've built my own from a Farish B1:
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=27336.75 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=27336.75)
(this page and several beyond gives the detail).
Cheers,
Alan
Thanks both, that kind of project might be beyond me not having modded locos before. Or maybe it would be a good learning experience? I do have a black five but it's a fairly new DCC fitted Farish and I don't fancy butchering it.
Got to start somewhere! The B1 route is actually easier than it looks apart from the valve gear which needs shortened - it's basically a B1 body with a chunk cut out of the middle. Other details (like the cab and footplates) are more subtle and for a simpler conversion could be neglected.
I'm sure others could surpass it, but I'm quite pleased with mine in the end:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=31479)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/MGalleryItem.php?id=31480)
Cheers,
Alan