Model Power USA Dock Tank

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

Gerald H - 20 Aug 2008 20:51 GMT

I've seen US outline Model Power 0-4-0's available in the UK for only GBP
10 and I've been thinking of turning one into a Southern USA tank type
loco. It's not at all accurate, but it might be a fun, cheap, project.
Does anyone know what their running qualities are like? The other option
would be a Hornby International "Iron Horse" type loco, but these don't
run all that well and are a bit scarce now. Any thoughts?

http://store.modelpower.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2084

Reply to this Message

Wolf Kirchmeir - 21 Aug 2008 13:53 GMT

> I've seen US outline Model Power 0-4-0's available in the UK for only GBP
> 10 and I've been thinking of turning one into a Southern USA tank type
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>
> http://store.modelpower.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2084

It is not a good engine, noisy, imprecise mech. If you are lucky, you
will get one that runs reasonably well, but the odds are against it.

MP is an importer aiming at a low price point, much of its product is of
indifferent quality, but some is very good - they have imported a very
good line of steam locos in N, for example.
HTH

A better buy would be a Bachmann 0-4-0T, but it's wheelbase is too short
for a Southern USA tank, I think. Haven't got the dimensions handy, sorry.

Signature

wolf k.

Reply to this Message

Jerry - 21 Aug 2008 14:29 GMT

<snip>

> A better buy would be a Bachmann 0-4-0T, but it's wheelbase is too
> short for a Southern USA tank, I think. Haven't got the dimensions
> handy, sorry.

South-Eastern Finecast do a white metal kit...

Signature

Wikipedia: the Internet equivalent of
Hyde Park and 'speakers corner'...

Reply to this Message

Model Forum / General / Railroads / August 2008

Model Power USA Dock Tank