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Title: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: Corbie on December 19, 2019, 12:13:22 PM
My first post :)
About 35 years ago I bought a large box of N gauge stuff, secondhand (yes, I know  ::)) Now that I've more time on my hands, and more space, I have gone back to the layout I started around 10 years ago. Among the box of stuff was these four locomotives- I suspect at least a couple of them are kit-built, as there were 3 packs of (unused) white-metal kits in there with them. Can anyone identify the locomotives that these are modelled on? Sadly none of them are operational, and need an overhall.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/85/8126-191219120225.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=85228)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/85/8126-191219121035.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=85229)
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: Newportnobby on December 19, 2019, 12:23:36 PM
Hi Corbie, and welcome to the forum :wave:
Sorry I can't help with identifying the locos but, as you say, they do look like kit built or maybe even some kind of 009 stuff :hmmm:
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: Corbie on December 19, 2019, 12:37:57 PM
Quote from: Newportnobby on December 19, 2019, 12:23:36 PM
Hi Corbie, and welcome to the forum :wave:
Sorry I can't help with identifying the locos but, as you say, they do look like kit built or maybe even some kind of 009 stuff :hmmm:

Ah! Of course- I think you may be right. Thanks. Two of the unmade kits are 009.
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: Railwaygun on December 19, 2019, 12:48:57 PM
the bottom (red, green diesel) pair look like Roco  generic locos with a repaint
(there should be a makers name on the bottom of the chassis)

Top right is a Peco 009 kit

look up 009 locos (images)  on Google and you should find a match

Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: PaulCheffus on December 19, 2019, 12:55:39 PM
Hi

Top right in first picture and bottom left in second picture is what looks like the Peco Glyn Valley Tram loco.

Cheers

Paul
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: ntpntpntp on December 19, 2019, 12:58:13 PM
From the first picture:

Top left is some sort of kit or scratch-built narrow gauge loco on an Arnold 0-4-0 chassis.  Looks a bit like the Langley Prince body
http://www.langleymodels.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Locomotive_Body_kits_55.html (http://www.langleymodels.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Locomotive_Body_kits_55.html)

Top right is a Peco narrow gauge loco on what I would guess is a Farish 0-6-0 chassis.
https://peco-uk.com/products/oo9-tram-locomotive (https://peco-uk.com/products/oo9-tram-locomotive)

Bottom left is a repainted Eggerbahn or Jouef narrow gauge loco.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/egger-bahn-jouef-hoe-scale-4-steam-168885740 (https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/egger-bahn-jouef-hoe-scale-4-steam-168885740)

Bottom right is a Roco HOe narrow gauge diesel, similar to this one
https://www.roco.cc/en/product/231547-0-0-0-0-0-0-002003/products.html (https://www.roco.cc/en/product/231547-0-0-0-0-0-0-002003/products.html)
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: Corbie on December 19, 2019, 01:18:25 PM
Thanks all, amazing and quick response, clearly this is a great forum!
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: Delboy on December 19, 2019, 01:32:58 PM
Hi Corbie,

:welcomesign:

You will find us a friendly and helpful bunch on this great forum. There will always be someone to help you out no matter what your query.
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: dannyboy on December 19, 2019, 03:04:17 PM
Hi Corbie and welcome to the forum. As you have already seen, there are some quite knowledgeable people on the forum.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: Railwaygun on December 19, 2019, 03:17:12 PM
Selling the chassis here may be a good move,  even if non runners
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: Bealman on December 19, 2019, 09:42:31 PM
G'day from Australia, Corbie, and welcome to the NGF!  :thumbsup:

Definitely 009 stuff. I actually owned a couple of similar locos a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.  :beers:
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: RailGooner on December 19, 2019, 10:24:22 PM
Welcome aboard Corbie! :wave:
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: Corbie on December 20, 2019, 04:45:51 PM
Quote from: Railwaygun on December 19, 2019, 03:17:12 PM
Selling the chassis here may be a good move,  even if non runners

I couldn't see a For Sale section on the forum- have I missed it? As you can tell by the fact these have been in a box for decades I should pass them on to someone who will appreciate them- together with the unbuilt kits.
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: keithfre on December 20, 2019, 04:49:38 PM
Quote from: Corbie on December 20, 2019, 04:45:51 PM
I couldn't see a For Sale section on the forum- have I missed it?
It's called the N'porium.
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: scruff on December 20, 2019, 08:20:33 PM
Welcome Corbie.. you can't see the N'porium until you have made 10 posts..

Cheers
Mark
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: Corbie on December 20, 2019, 08:53:26 PM
Ah, that explains it. Thanks.
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: jml3p on January 05, 2020, 09:56:18 AM
The knowledge on here is awesome.
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on January 07, 2020, 07:26:04 PM
Hi @Corbie (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=8126) and welcome to the Forum. So to get you up to 10 posts - what are your plans? What will you do with all that track?
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: Corbie on January 07, 2020, 07:58:59 PM
Quote from: DarrwestLU6 on January 07, 2020, 07:26:04 PM
Hi @Corbie (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=8126) and welcome to the Forum. So to get you up to 10 posts - what are your plans? What will you do with all that track?
Thanks  :) I'm way past 10 now though! I've posted my plans here:
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=47694.0 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=47694.0)
Basically, a fictional branch line of the GNSR which is based on two actual locations, albeit a few miles apart from each other: Pitlurg Station, near where I live, which closed in 1932, and a whisky distillery. The old track is falling apart I'm afraid- the plastic of the sleepers has perished in places and is crumbling. I'll use the rails for scratch builds at some point. At the moment I've received the new track but not the underlay, have completed the design, and am planning some buildings.
Title: Re: Hello from a newbie, and an I.D. question
Post by: DarrwestLU6 on January 07, 2020, 10:30:43 PM
Just read the thread - looks great. I'll add new comments in that thread.