2013 christmas bargain trains - and the result p3

[Constable Bertrand]

If that's G Gauge then I'm a ........... G is 1/22.5 scale using 45mm track as 1metre narrow gauge IIRC.

Sorry Tim, a misunderstanding. I mentioned 'G scale' referring to the "Black Canyon Express" I saw instore. The cheap little "Train" I bought is thoroughly HO.

So thankfully you don't have to be a .... or 'eat your hat'

Thanks former user for the gauge comparisons. I'm hoping to model 3" 6' narrow gauge, as there was a branch line out from South Australia to Silverton and Broken Hill in NSW. This would fit well with my colonial "old west" and rural Mad Max settings.

Cheers
Matt

[Constable Bertrand]

Iv'e done an evilbay search for express trains, hoping to find a Goldloc express (well done Zem finding the poundstretcher).

The cheapest price was from the US for $35 AUD and $50AUD for shipping, going up to $80 for a battery operated toy train  .
I wish I had my eyes opened a few years ago when they were available in discount stores locally.

So I think my plan will be to scratchbuild a 3"6' narrow gauge Baldwin 2-8-0 from the loco body, and create rolling stock from the plastic wheel sets.

Are there any good tips or good sets of kitbashing materials for steam engines? Im probably going to need some gauges/valves.

Cheers
Matt.

[Constable Bertrand]

I found your train Zen over on the edge of the empire too. It's a good sturdy looking unit with interesting interiour detail on the rollingstock.





The hunt continues...

[von Lucky]

Where was this?

[Constable Bertrand]

A small discount shop in caringbah, Sydney. Maybe a bit of a trip for you Mr von lucky...?

Cheers
Matt

[von Lucky]

Thanks, yes it would. However these bargain stores usually get their stuff cheap because someone else has imported it cheap (ie bulk) into the country, so I hoping some of it has made it here too

[Patrice]

It seems the same (or nearly the same) are for sale in many different countries and places under different names

This one:

http://www.eminza.com/noel/train-electrique-noel-baral.html
...is also for sale in a shop 6 kms from my home for 14.99 €.

Website says the loco, tender and wagon are 6 cm wide, this a a bit big, but...?

[Patrice]

It is Chinese:

http://cn.fftoys.cn/eng/STZC.asp?id=222

EDIT:

Aaaargh I could not resist, I bought it.

In fact the locomotive is about 4.6 cm wide, and the tender 4.2 cm wide, in my opinion they go very well with 28 mm miniatures.
The passengers wagon is too small. The rails are probably correct gauge but bulky.

I am happy with the loco and tender - but I'm not a railway specialist. It seems they could do from WW1 onwards, perhaps with minor modifications? (first, remove the back of the cabin, etc).

[Constable Bertrand]

Good buy. The problem with the small set is that you only get one item of rolling stock, and no straight track. The bigger set seems better if you can find it.

I found the wheels and track bulky but possible, and I think a little chopping and inserting plasticard should make it spot on, (Michi's narrow gauge cars are 50mm wide). I do like that the inside of the passenger car has seats.

[Constable Bertrand]

Fast lane/Goldloc British "Passenger Express"

Just found a single copy of this loco interstate. I'm not sure if it's the end of a line or the new edition, but it is the same as the highly coveted goldloc western loco. If anyone is modeling WW2 or steam punk keep a look out for this one!

[von Lucky]

Very nice find. Keeping my eyes peeled for any during the post-Christmas sales.

[Patrice]

Interesting. Looks quite similar to the Fenfa train with some differences (it could be the same origin, however).

On the pics on the ToysRus website it seems that the passengers cars are same scale as the engine, that would be good (the passengers cars of the Fenfa train are far too small).

Could you please show it close to 28mm miniatures; and measure the rails gauge?

[FramFramson]

Anyone seen any good Canadian deals in this vein?

I'm preferably looking for European-style trains & cars. Not something I was planning on picking up yet, but I figure if there's a good deal out there, now's the season.

[Constable Bertrand]

Could you please show it close to 28mm miniatures; and measure the rails gauge?

No can do Patrice, I didn't buy it. But any canberran can if they want one from the airport toys r us.

If I didn't already have 2 train sets based on different track already I would have bought it. I don't have the space to hoard trains too!

Anyone seen any good Canadian deals in this vein?

That was my hope Fram, to add current research to the thread and see what was out there to make an informed choice.

Anyone else found a bargain?

[former user]

Could you please show it close to 28mm miniatures; and measure the rails gauge?

by the size of the kids hands it should be 0 gauge