S&D 7F 53809

[Dancess]

Lucky to get 53809 at a reasonable price, not one of those on Ebay that went for £201. Mine has see through wheels, 14 wheel electrical pick up, finer valve gear and even the tablet catcher on the tender.

Now only have to lay the track!

[austinbob]

Oh I want one of those!!
Is it a kit loco or what - more info please!!!

[Dorsetmike]

Gem (Lytchett manor) used to do do a 7F kit, to fit Farish 8F chassis. However just checked their website and it's not currently listed.

[robert shrives]

Very nice if its the gem kit on scratch or rewheeled chassis. pretty certain there was an etched kit in 2mm a while back based on the Finney 3mm version- but could be dreaming as I cannot find reference quickly... nice it was true though.

I would really hope the 4mm bachmann got "shrunk rayed" but not holding breath until a while back as the latest offerings with small motor look very promising but it does need to be able to haul 27 opens !

my N gem  runs ok but looks a little undernourished so not sure if its really 2mm over N.
Robert