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Wider Wargaming => Genre/Period Discussion => 20th Century => Topic started by: Sunray on 09 February 2011, 07:31:08 PM

Title: advice needed on trains
Post by: Sunray on 09 February 2011, 07:31:08 PM
When I shifted to 10mm, one former 15mm gamer said, ' Oh you will soon have tons of N gauge railway cluttering up the table!'

Well perhaps not tons, but I do have the odd game that involves a railway....and railways need trains.

freight cars are cheap on ebay...and a good spot to #branch out# on trees ! But...engines are rich.
All I need is a few 'dummy# engines.  Any advice on sourcing same ? steam would be nice...
Title: Re: advice needed on trains
Post by: Sandinista on 09 February 2011, 07:59:09 PM
Have seen some Deisel "dummies" from Dapol on Durham Trains of Stanley site for £24

But like you I am on look out for steam too, I may contact Durham Trains for a chat, may me easier than beating myself up with google.
Title: Re: advice needed on trains
Post by: fred. on 09 February 2011, 08:26:43 PM
I'd ask at a model train shop - I'm sure non-running trains must go pretty cheaply.
Title: Re: advice needed on trains
Post by: Sandinista on 09 February 2011, 08:52:29 PM
Just found this, http://www.gemmodelrailways.co.uk/GEM_Web_Site/N_Gauge_Loco_Kits.html
Title: Re: advice needed on trains
Post by: republic of tolworth on 10 February 2011, 02:30:58 PM
OO that maybe a use. We do need a few trains and related bits.

Would the Boar war armoured trains fit the n guage stuff?
Title: Re: advice needed on trains
Post by: Sandinista on 10 February 2011, 02:34:07 PM
Quote from: republic of tolworth on 10 February 2011, 02:30:58 PM
OO that maybe a use. We do need a few trains and related bits.

No not OO, N gauge  ;D
Title: Re: advice needed on trains
Post by: Leon on 10 February 2011, 02:52:34 PM
Quote from: republic of tolworth on 10 February 2011, 02:30:58 PM
Would the Boar war armoured trains fit the n guage stuff?

Yep, should do.
Title: Re: advice needed on trains
Post by: OldenBUA on 11 February 2011, 08:08:23 AM
You might try to find some of the Del Prado N-scale loco's. They're collectibles, so prices may vary. But the common ones can be found pretty cheap, I got two different for 10 Euros. Picked up at a show by a collegue who's into model railroading.

Oh, and if anyone finds a class 52 Kriegslok, give me a shout!

http://reviews.ebay.co.uk/DEL-PRADO-N-GAUGE-LOCOMOTIVE-SERIES_W0QQugidZ10000000011920809
Title: Re: advice needed on trains
Post by: Sunray on 11 February 2011, 09:04:55 PM
Thanks for all the good int.  Yes, I settled for a Del Prado non runner (£5.50 plus postage) and a little tank engine (Thomas?) Glad to see Gem model railways got a mention. See previous thread on civvie cars.They are my source for Landrovers, tankers, and low loaders. Not to mention some class light aircraft.

Has anyone ever used cheap n gauge figures for refugees ? 

Thanks guys.

Sunray out
Title: Re: advice needed on trains
Post by: republic of tolworth on 11 February 2011, 11:25:59 PM
Yep I use the N guage civis in our VBCW and Caccara battles.
Some got shot by the BUF on a blunder roll while playing BKC :-[

More recuits for Sandanista after that little mess in Surrey =)
Title: Re: advice needed on trains
Post by: agtfos on 01 March 2011, 11:55:27 PM
I've just bought a 'shredded wheat' non running n guage 060 loco. Was told by a railway buff that  the del prado loco was too big for the irish branch line.
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