IP Engineering Rapier

[Rosco]

This is my cheapest but one of my most used locos. I've added some perspex windows and some hinges to the bonnet. During the snowfall i left to run with another battery loco to keep the tracks clear.

 

[ge_rik]

Looks good! I'm thinking of getting a battery loco or two to run when I can't be bothered to clean the tracks and want something running quickly. Have you got any more pix? How long will it run on one charging?

Rik

PS Those rail-gaps look enormous - it must be cold!!!

 

[Rosco]

Looks good! I'm thinking of getting a battery loco or two to run when I can't be bothered to clean the tracks and want something running quickly. Have you got any more pix? How long will it run on one charging?

Rik

PS Those rail-gaps look enormous - it must be cold!!!

I normally get about 3hrs on my very old AAA rechargeable batteries although the last hour ran quite slow due to the temperatures affecting them. Have not got any more pictures i,m afraid due to my numb fingers dropping my camera making it do funny things.
PS Thanks for noticing that rail gap, a retaining pin had rusted and snapped.

 

[mbiff]

amazing value for money - tiss a kit i will be buying at the 16mm show along with some binnie skips