Bing O clockwork loco
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:58 am
I came across an un-named clockwork O gauge chassis on eBay and acquired it at a reasonable price. A little research indicated that it was probably made by Bing in Germany. It is in excellent condition, but needed the wheel flanges reducing as they clipped the chairs. A few minutes work with the Unimat sorted that. I tried the chassis on the railway and it ran well, after I had bought a suitable winder key.
I decided a simple 0-4-0 shunter body would suit the bill and so I built a freelance one from 2mm MDF. Other items included pipe and washers for the chimney, body filler dome and used sparklers for handrails. The smokebox was a cap from a bottle of Merlot after drinking. Mmmm!
The little engine has a fair turn of speed and will do just over a complete lap of my 25 yard circuit. The grandchildren think it's great
Old Blind Pugh
I decided a simple 0-4-0 shunter body would suit the bill and so I built a freelance one from 2mm MDF. Other items included pipe and washers for the chimney, body filler dome and used sparklers for handrails. The smokebox was a cap from a bottle of Merlot after drinking. Mmmm!
The little engine has a fair turn of speed and will do just over a complete lap of my 25 yard circuit. The grandchildren think it's great
Old Blind Pugh