Background
My interest in all-things trains was further ignited on a recent trip to Perth in Western Australia where I am from. My family went on a day trip to Castledare Miniature Railway in Wilson and rode on a few of the 1/8 scale loco's. Now this is a hobby! Well upon my return to Indonesia I commenced doing some research on this hobby. I contacted a number of organisations in Australia, the UK and the US to find out about what is on offer regarding kits in the rideable live steam hobby.
In the end I have now ordered a 1/8 scale 7 1/4" Gauge model of the A3 Flying Scotsman from Model Works International (www.modelworks-int.com). It is going to cost a fortune but I am sure will be well worth it. The only problem is there will be no where to run it in Indonesia!
Castledare Photo's
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Model Works A3 Flying Scotsman
As I get each kit I will try and update my efforts here from the viewpoint of someone who is completely inexperienced in the live steam hobby.
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Research - How it all began |
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Flying Scotsman in 7 1/4" Gauge - An existing model of this famous locomotive |
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Key Specifications - From the Model Works International brochure |
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Kit 1 - Frames - Not yet arrived (expected Jan 2004) |
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Kit 2 - Tender Frames - Not yet arrived (expected Jan 2004) |
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Kit 3 - Tender Wheels - Not yet arrived (expected Jan 2004) |
This site was last updated Tuesday September 30, 2003