57XX/8750 Pannier Tanks update 20 December 2016
Our builders have promised a pre-production sample of this locomotive by January 2017 and we hope to have it on display at the Bristol Show. This is very exciting development as we have made great progress on this project in a very short time. Depending on the level of corrections required, we may be able to get the production completed in the first half of 2017. As soon as the model arrives we will ask our technical panel to assess and critique it as soon as possible so that we can get a rapid report back to the builder for any changes that may be required.
We are looking at the possibility of supplying the panniers with Superwheels. We estimate the cost is likely to be about £200 per locomotive. If we make them, production will be limited and once again – as with the’Castles’ – they will only be made in Scale7 as the machining time is quite long and they are difficult to make. Whether you opt for Superwheels or not, the level of detail on this locomotive will equal or surpass anything we have done before. So if you want the best Pannier available in 7mm scale, please get your orders in as soon as possible.