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I have not tried it myself but would imagine a terrier or the Toby the tram chassis would be a possibility. If you need a Triang body (Not a perfect one but something to use) I actually have a choice of two as I use the chassis for narrow gauge conversions. Thank you for your suggestions, Goat. I'v...

Hello Godiva ,,,,,,,,,,This is not my interest but if you look at what is available in OO gauge you are bit limited as Hornby dominate it. I think you should have a look around at what is available in HO. Try looking at HO 0-4-0 locos and chassis. You may find something useful. The HO market is hug...

Thank you both for your input.
An old Airfix "Schools" kit appears to satisfy my needs.

Ever keen to create a fleet of freelance (steam) locos for my Wessex & South Midlands Railway, I rather like the bodies of the older Triang-Hornby 0-4-0T's, but I'm not a fan of the wheel arrangement. I would like to fit an 0-6-0T chassis to such a body, but which chassis? I'd be very pleased to...

Firstly, I must say that I'm not certain which is the best forum section to post this item in. I have an opportunity to acquire, on-line, a non-running Hornby T9 4-4-0 which the seller describes as: Slipping gear, chassis block & motor mount perished. I've been in touch with several repairers as...

Thanks to Rails of Sheffield's current generous offer, I have acquired an Edward with a view to converting it to a freelance 4-4-0 of the Wessex & South Midlands Railway. I need to replace the "face" smokebox door with a "real" smokebox door. I'm keen to know which (Hornby?) ...