I have just joined this forum and would like to echo everyone's chorus for an N-scale PRR K4. I'd buy at least 4 if they were available, plus a streamlined version if one was made.
I have however just purchased a Kato C55 Japanese loco to try to convert to a K4 with a Minitrix shell, I'll see how it goes!
I have also seen a lovely E6 atlantic made by Hans Starmans from Holland who has also done a nice B6. For videos of these pulling long trains check out:
http://www.youtube.com/user/anguswright48
Incidently Bachmann UK have announced they are doing an LNER A1 in n gauge, a British 4-6-2 for those that don't know. This had 80" drivers like the K4 and it will be interesting to see how big they can get the wheels when taking into account modelling tolerances and the flanges. It will be 1:148 so I wonder what that chassis will look like under a Minitrix shell. Could be an expensive way to get one though!
Angus
Nottingham
England
I have however just purchased a Kato C55 Japanese loco to try to convert to a K4 with a Minitrix shell, I'll see how it goes!
I have also seen a lovely E6 atlantic made by Hans Starmans from Holland who has also done a nice B6. For videos of these pulling long trains check out:
http://www.youtube.com/user/anguswright48
Incidently Bachmann UK have announced they are doing an LNER A1 in n gauge, a British 4-6-2 for those that don't know. This had 80" drivers like the K4 and it will be interesting to see how big they can get the wheels when taking into account modelling tolerances and the flanges. It will be 1:148 so I wonder what that chassis will look like under a Minitrix shell. Could be an expensive way to get one though!
Angus
Nottingham
England