new Fitzroy Loco works Bassett Like Flying Scotsman
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new Fitzroy Loco works Bassett Like Flying Scotsman
I've seen the new tinplate ' tribute to the Bassett Lowke Flying Scotsman from Fitzroy Loco Works.
It's, like the Cock o' the North, very much in the BL tab and slot style . But with many detail enhancements from the original
Personally I like tinplate construction for the finer thickness of the pressings . And far more detail has been pressed into them .
It takes on a more scale appearance with the wheel sizes, larger diameter, thinner rims and the counterweights being larger on the centre drivers. It beats me why that hadn't been done before.
There is also pressed detail on the tender top, roof , wash out plugs etc .
The sample was in wartime black but there will be a short run of other liveries.
I'd have posted a picture of it but despite a number of attempts ,it doesn't seem possible to upload pics .
It's, like the Cock o' the North, very much in the BL tab and slot style . But with many detail enhancements from the original
Personally I like tinplate construction for the finer thickness of the pressings . And far more detail has been pressed into them .
It takes on a more scale appearance with the wheel sizes, larger diameter, thinner rims and the counterweights being larger on the centre drivers. It beats me why that hadn't been done before.
There is also pressed detail on the tender top, roof , wash out plugs etc .
The sample was in wartime black but there will be a short run of other liveries.
I'd have posted a picture of it but despite a number of attempts ,it doesn't seem possible to upload pics .
Edsley- Posts : 2
Join date : 2015-08-19
Re: new Fitzroy Loco works Bassett Like Flying Scotsman
Yes i have seen these models in the HRCA magazine and they are superb reproductions , Peter is the chaps name , lives in Australia i believe.
Regards Neil.
Regards Neil.
VintageTrainsNorwich- Posts : 8
Join date : 2015-08-18
Re: new Fitzroy Loco works Bassett Like Flying Scotsman
How much will new locomotives cost ???
Kev.
Kev.
Kevin123- Posts : 11
Join date : 2015-08-22
Re: new Fitzroy Loco works Bassett Like Flying Scotsman
Kev
They are advertised at AU$ 1950, Which with the exchange rate is probably better in GBP than the prev C o' t North.
AS this is an Australian ad , it may include local GST
I do have photos but am unsure how to post them .
They are advertised at AU$ 1950, Which with the exchange rate is probably better in GBP than the prev C o' t North.
AS this is an Australian ad , it may include local GST
I do have photos but am unsure how to post them .
Edsley- Posts : 2
Join date : 2015-08-19
Re: new Fitzroy Loco works Bassett Like Flying Scotsman
Hi Edsley.
Yes i guess they are making a small number and will no doubt sell out soon ?
Kevin.
Yes i guess they are making a small number and will no doubt sell out soon ?
Kevin.
Kevin123- Posts : 11
Join date : 2015-08-22
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