Hi, Are there any British style 45mm G scale trains? Having a bit of trouble finding any. Can be any type. Thanks.
Are there any British style G scale trains?
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I have a Bachmann Baldwin 2-4-2 steam locomotive " Lyn " in Southern livery. [Item nr 91196]
It was manufactured in 1898 for the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. The locomotive was shipped in "knock-down" state and re-assembled at Pilton shed. Unfortunately "Lyn" was scrapped when the line was forced to close in 1935 due to declining traffic but the line has since been restored and a replica has been reconstructed. May be a start although not British style.
Converted to battery R/C, had to replace the motor gearbox, hope this one lasts.
Ian
I have a Bachmann Baldwin 2-4-2 steam locomotive " Lyn " in Southern livery. [Item nr 91196]
It was manufactured in 1898 for the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. The locomotive was shipped in "knock-down" state and re-assembled at Pilton shed. Unfortunately "Lyn" was scrapped when the line was forced to close in 1935 due to declining traffic but the line has since been restored and a replica has been reconstructed. May be a start although not British style.
Converted to battery R/C, had to replace the motor gearbox, hope this one lasts.
Ian
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Hi Chris
You are finding the same problem that I had when I first started modelling in G Scale, some years ago now. When I started, there were no commercially made ready to run G Scale items in British Outline, only European or US. For me this was not necessarily a problem, before coming to G Scale I used to model freelance scratch built British outline narrow gauge in O-16.5, it had the merit of being cheap, and as anyone can tell you, I am cheap, and you could create your own look. This is the ethos that I brought to my G Scale modelling. I bought items from the LGB Toy Train range, as cheaply as I could, and remodelled them into freelance British narrow gauge models. LGB US and European coaches were kit bashed to Anglicise their appearance. I have created my own Corporate identity for my railway and I have the satisfaction on knowing that all of my models are pretty much unique. I realise that this is not for everyone as we do not all have the same level of modelling skills (oops, did not intend to sound pompous). If you want to see some of my models, check out my Media Albums below.
https://www.gscalecentral.net/media/albums/the-claptowte-railway-passenger-stock.134/
https://www.gscalecentral.net/media/albums/the-claptowte-railway-freight-stock.47/
https://www.gscalecentral.net/media/albums/the-claptowte-railway-locomotives.241/
To answer your question, regarding British outline ready to run stock, the only manufacturer that I am aware of is Accucraft, although I an not sure how readily available they are these days, no doubt someone will be able to advise. With a minimum of modification, items from the Bachmann G Scale Thomas and Friends range may suit.
David
You are finding the same problem that I had when I first started modelling in G Scale, some years ago now. When I started, there were no commercially made ready to run G Scale items in British Outline, only European or US. For me this was not necessarily a problem, before coming to G Scale I used to model freelance scratch built British outline narrow gauge in O-16.5, it had the merit of being cheap, and as anyone can tell you, I am cheap, and you could create your own look. This is the ethos that I brought to my G Scale modelling. I bought items from the LGB Toy Train range, as cheaply as I could, and remodelled them into freelance British narrow gauge models. LGB US and European coaches were kit bashed to Anglicise their appearance. I have created my own Corporate identity for my railway and I have the satisfaction on knowing that all of my models are pretty much unique. I realise that this is not for everyone as we do not all have the same level of modelling skills (oops, did not intend to sound pompous). If you want to see some of my models, check out my Media Albums below.
https://www.gscalecentral.net/media/albums/the-claptowte-railway-passenger-stock.134/
https://www.gscalecentral.net/media/albums/the-claptowte-railway-freight-stock.47/
https://www.gscalecentral.net/media/albums/the-claptowte-railway-locomotives.241/
To answer your question, regarding British outline ready to run stock, the only manufacturer that I am aware of is Accucraft, although I an not sure how readily available they are these days, no doubt someone will be able to advise. With a minimum of modification, items from the Bachmann G Scale Thomas and Friends range may suit.
David
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If you are willing to assemble a kit, take a look at 45mm Narrow Gauge | Garden Railway Specialists Tel:01844 345158
Cheers
David
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Hello, If youre looking for "ready to run", you might have trouble. However, there are loads of little companies making kits for freelance or some actual models. Have a look here for a start:
Useful Links - Association of 16mm Narrow Gauge Modellers
www.16mm.org.uk
Then look under "suppliers". Hope this helps you.
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If you want narrow gauge most 16mm/ft stock is available in either 32mm or 45mm gauge. Accucraft produce a range of IoM stock 15mm/ft, 45mm gauge (most no longer in production but available second hand). For standard gauge you are better going for G1, though Aristocraft did make a class 66 a few years ago to 1/29 scale that can be found second hand at a price.
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The Playmobil 0-4-0 tank engine is reasonably British style, is robust and relatively cheap, though basic in detailing. They run on a maximum of 16v which isn't usually a problem and a Playmobil controller will give you that.
(And I have one to dispose of.)
(And I have one to dispose of.)
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There is always the Bachmann Thomas range if you are willing to do a little work.
Emily can be turned into something approaching a Stirling Single and the rolling stock with a bit of paint can be made to look the part too.
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Very little off the shelf but, as David says, if you're prepared to do a little bit of work, it's possible to adapt continental locos into something more appropriate for the UK.
For example, the starter set Stainz
See - How I 'Anglicised' an LGB Stainz loco
Or tatty LGB Toytrain Otto
See - How I bashed an LGB Otto into a sort of Black Hawthorn 0-4-0ST
Rik
For example, the starter set Stainz
See - How I 'Anglicised' an LGB Stainz loco
Or tatty LGB Toytrain Otto
See - How I bashed an LGB Otto into a sort of Black Hawthorn 0-4-0ST
Rik
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Wow! thanks for the replies & some great pictures I didn't think there were any answers as I do not get any notices But thanks again for the info & inks.
Just had a look & I should get notices, but I am not ???.
Just had a look & I should get notices, but I am not ???.
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If someone gives your post a reaction (thumbs up, or whatever), or quotes some or all of a message you wrote, you should get an alert there when you next access the site (and are logged on). Two people (one of whom was me) had quoted part of your message.
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Cheers
David
G45 is not a popular scale amongst the companies that deal with the British market - we are mostly focused on OO(HO) and N, but there has been a massive upturn in O Gauge lately.
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There's always the Lionel Harry Potter Express. Though, I believe the more recent versions aren't quite 45mm gauge whereas the earlier ones were. Ironically, the only ones I can find on eBay are in the USA. Eg
Rik
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