Saw one Flickr that is based on an early Lima Class 55. How accurate it is I couldn't tell you.
Prototype deltic in 'N' gauge ?
Hi all,
After seeing the Bachmann prototype deltic in OO comisioned for the NRM are there any bodies available to convert an n gauge loco to as it would make a different subject.
http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index...rototype-Deltic
After seeing the Bachmann prototype deltic in OO comisioned for the NRM are there any bodies available to convert an n gauge loco to as it would make a different subject.
http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index...rototype-Deltic
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QUOTE (poliss @ 11 Aug 2008, 17:48) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Saw one Flickr that is based on an early Lima Class 55. How accurate it is I couldn't tell you.
https://flic.kr/p/2289486885
Looks well Poliss not sure on the accuracy either i tried to contact the guy there but cant find his name in their database, for more details of it.
https://flic.kr/p/2289486885
Looks well Poliss not sure on the accuracy either i tried to contact the guy there but cant find his name in their database, for more details of it.
How accurate it is I couldn't tell you./quote]
From what I remember reading in the various press releases from Bachmann, the prototype really was a one off and Bachmann created a completely new model. This suggests you may be restricted to a "memoir" rather than a "biography" if you see what I mean.
David
The simplest practical basis for a representation of the prototype Deltic would be the Bachmann N gauge model of the production version. As David suggests that does restrict you to a memoir, as the prototype was a little shorter than the production version. The major distinguishing features were the nose profile with the centre head light and speed whiskers, the porthole windows in the doors, the bodyside stripes, and the different arrangement of radiator grilles. The last would be tricky,and hard to accomplish neatly in N, but the first three should be more straightforward, and immediately suggestive of the character of the prototype.
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