The Climax at the 30 inch gauge Puffing Billy railway is to re-enter service, see http://www.puffingbilly.com.au/news-events/climax-locomotive-recommissioning/ (http://www.puffingbilly.com.au/news-events/climax-locomotive-recommissioning/)
This loco is probably the only 30 inch gauge Climax made, It is about the same size as the Bachmann model, but more modern. If Bachmann ever revises the Climax, perhaps.......
Hamish
Now, THAT is worth a trip to Belgrave!!
Many thanks for the info. :)
Hi All
Some Great news indeed about this Great Loco . It is now indeeed back in service after some amazing rebuilding ( the boiler went back to the US for repair ! Amazing !) I have cab rode this thing back inthe 90,s so its great to see it again , and perhaps ho knows Bachmann may even produce one in O scale like they did in G scale , but heres and up date for you all http://members.ozemail.com.au/~telica/Puffing_Billy_Climax_1694.html
Enjoy
Geoff
I read about that in Live Steam. Puffing billy is 2 foot 6 inches not 3 foot like the Rio Grande. To see that loco run will be amazing first hand but for me to get there. chances not likely.
Love that web site,that engine,John Benn would be perfect for On30.
Royce