Description
Ransomes and Rapier of Ipswich first manufactured narrow gauge diesel locomotives in 1932 using 2 and 3 cylinder Ailsa Craig engines. Unfortunately records prior to 1934 have been lost but it appears that about 100 of these locomotives were built up to the end of 1939. The kit is based on the 2 cylinder (20hp) example that is currently at Amberley which is a hybrid of loco numbers 80 and 82. No 82 started life at Scrooby (15 minutes’ drive from where this kit is manufactured) before going to the Ashover light railway and then Amberley
Our Ransomes and Rapier locomotive features four wheel drive chain drive and a choice of either 12 volt or 6 volt micro motor and gearbox. The kit has been designed for easy assembly with the major components being held together with nuts and bolts; thus greatly simplifying painting. The bonnet is held in place by 4 magnets to allow easy access to the models battery compartment
We are selling this model locomotive kit in 32 mm only. A short video of this kit fitted with a Locoremote receiver can be seen here.
Also available as a Ready-To-Run locomotive here.
Price £140. Kit features :
- Prebuilt and tested working four wheel drive chassis (no soldering required).
- Major body components are 3D printed in SLA resin which give a much finer finish than other kits on the market
- Over a dozen high quality “SLS” nylon detailing components
