Good afternoon,
I have an acquaintance in the Netherlands who is seeking a UK War Department loco. Is there any advice on what might be available and where to look for one please?
Thanks, Tim
Tim,
I know of plans for both the Austerity 2-8-0 and 2-10-0 War Department locos. The G3 Wiki shows that there are five sets of plans for 2-8-0, but all of the WD plans are by LBSC; Austere ADA, US Austerity and Stanier WD. The only 2-10-0 is of course Austere ADA2 by LBSC as well!. To get the loco to corner at anything "reasonable" he is going to need maybe "Beugniot levers" on the 2-8-0 or "Gölsdorf axles" on the 2-10-0...
regards
ralph
In what gauge?
If it is OO, then Bachmann do a 2-8-0 in several liveries.
(https://i.ibb.co/5MZ7nzR/WD-LNER.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5MZ7nzR)
(https://i.ibb.co/NNWQ5Bt/WD-KCR.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NNWQ5Bt)
(https://i.ibb.co/MC9Vq4b/WD-Sand.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MC9Vq4b)
(https://i.ibb.co/t47L3nB/WD-LMR.jpg) (https://ibb.co/t47L3nB)
Is it definitely a 'big' WD that he's after?
The J94 0-6-0ST's also fit the 'WD' description - was even available in G3.......
Andy
Thanks guys. He has just informed me that he is looking for a built-up one of the following:
1. Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0ST
2. Class 08, 0-6-0 Shunter
3. Austerity 2-8-0
4. Austerity 2-10-0
...that is in Gauge 3 of course!
So if anyone has one for sale, or knows of one, info would be much appreciated.
Best regards,
Tim