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Heywood Locos
Topic Started: 5 Feb 2009, 08:22 PM (991 Views)
PAULLAD1984	5 Feb 2009, 08:22 PM Post #1
Porter Posts: 45 Group: Member Member #338 Joined: November 28, 2007	I remember some years ago i saw a picture of the Heywood loco "Ella" modelled to run on 9mm(N) gauge track but to O scale, i belive the kit was made in france? Does anyone have one of these kist they would be willing to sell or a built version?



colinpeake	6 Feb 2009, 11:09 AM Post #2
MRW Digest Editor Posts: 1,659 Group: MRMT Trustees Member #6 Joined: August 15, 2006	I believe the maunfacturer was 'Dutton', and was linked to RPI. Have never sen one myself, I think they fitted a much modified Farish chassis. There is an 0-4-0 'Katie' due later this year from N-Drive, with custom chassis and (I believe) outside frames. his will be a resin bodyshell and the prototype looks promising.... Colin Edited by colinpeake, 7 Feb 2009, 10:26 AM.
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PAULLAD1984	6 Feb 2009, 09:27 PM Post #3
Porter Posts: 45 Group: Member Member #338 Joined: November 28, 2007	First of all....who are N-lines, have spent a grea deal of time modelling the larger gauges so am a tad out of touch with NG matters, and do they have a website?



colinpeake	7 Feb 2009, 10:26 AM Post #4
MRW Digest Editor Posts: 1,659 Group: MRMT Trustees Member #6 Joined: August 15, 2006	N-Drive started out making chassis to replace Ibertren 'Cuckoo' and Bachmann 0-4-0 chassis that a lot of 009 kits use but are no longer available. I can't find a website, or recall one for that matter. There is a picture of the pre-production Katie on the Gnatterbox here - I have heard no more since that picture was posted. Colin
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MickT	7 Feb 2009, 01:07 PM Post #5
Ticket Collector Posts: 88 Group: Member Member #141 Joined: May 27, 2007	colinpeake 7 Feb 2009, 10:26 AM N-Drive started out making chassis to replace Ibertren 'Cuckoo' and Bachmann 0-4-0 chassis that a lot of 009 kits use but are no longer available. I can't find a website, or recall one for that matter. There is a picture of the pre-production Katie on the Gnatterbox here - I have heard no more since that picture was posted. Colin N Drive is a one man effort by 009 Society member Neville Kent. He does have a website but I don't know if it is maintained in an up to date status. I've just had a very quick look through the site and did not see any mention of the Heywood kit that Neville brought a pre-production example to Expong last year. However the website does have contact details so you can always ask him if he is able to give any clues for proposed release dates! Try this link: http://www.n-driveproductions.com/ Mick



peterl	17 Feb 2009, 01:38 PM Post #6
Ticket Collector Posts: 54 Group: Friends of MRMT Committee Member #929 Joined: February 14, 2009	Latest update from Nev is that he has the test etches which are now waiting assembly. Yes I keep chasing him as I want one of the kits!!! Peter



peterl	14 Jul 2009, 07:10 PM Post #7
Ticket Collector Posts: 54 Group: Friends of MRMT Committee Member #929 Joined: February 14, 2009	I have chased Neville again, he says he might - a big might - be able to let me have something for September to take along to the CCLR Gala. I will try to remember to post if anything turns up. Peter PS please don't hold you breath



peterl	9 Sep 2009, 08:15 PM Post #8
Ticket Collector Posts: 54 Group: Friends of MRMT Committee Member #929 Joined: February 14, 2009	Well Katie turned up at the CCLR Gala last weekend, unpainted but! She certainly looks well! Peter Attached to this post: 034w.jpg (86.46 KB) Edited by peterl, 9 Sep 2009, 08:16 PM.



MuzTrem	9 Sep 2009, 09:32 PM Post #9
Operations Manager Posts: 920 Group: Friends of MRMT Member #65 Joined: December 5, 2006	peterl 9 Sep 2009, 08:15 PM She certainly looks well! I'd say that's an understatement! If the paintwork is done to the same standard, as I'm sure it will be, she'll be a superb model



david colley	10 Sep 2009, 09:49 PM Post #10
Instigator of Waving. Posts: 494 Group: Moderators Member #24 Joined: August 18, 2006	Peter, that motion looks superb. Look forward to seeing it painted, fully linned out with a nice load of coal over the boiler... David
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DevilDrummer	10 Sep 2009, 10:30 PM Post #11
Director Posts: 2,054 Group: Member Member #300 Joined: November 2, 2007	Have to say that even though it wasn't painted, and didnt run in one direction, and couldnt be turned upside, and that i hate heywood engines...it did look pretty good as a model
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peterl	21 Sep 2009, 07:20 PM Post #12
Ticket Collector Posts: 54 Group: Friends of MRMT Committee Member #929 Joined: February 14, 2009	The problem with not running in one direction is beacuse somebody, and I won't identify whom, turned it upside down Problem was with a loose cross head. This won't happen on the production locos I am assured. Once I had put the cross head back into place it ran both ways very smoothly The painting is being done by Paul Windle, if I can get hold of the loco before it goes back to Scotland! I will get some pics and post. Nev of N-Drive Productions is now saying that he can do an 'Effie' in 7mm. I will keep you updated, even those that don't like Heywood locos Peter



peterl	29 Sep 2009, 05:24 PM Post #13
Ticket Collector Posts: 54 Group: Friends of MRMT Committee Member #929 Joined: February 14, 2009	Manged to get a pic of Katie last night. The light was not very good I'm sorry. Peter Attached to this post: 001w.jpg (98.62 KB)



PAULLAD1984	28 Oct 2009, 03:14 PM Post #14
Porter Posts: 45 Group: Member Member #338 Joined: November 28, 2007	Has the loco been released yet? have browsed n drive's website but info doesnt seem to of changed since the last time i looked



peterl	3 Nov 2009, 07:18 PM Post #15
Ticket Collector Posts: 54 Group: Friends of MRMT Committee Member #929 Joined: February 14, 2009	PAULLAD1984 28 Oct 2009, 03:14 PM Has the loco been released yet? have browsed n drive's website but info doesnt seem to of changed since the last time i looked Not as far as I know. Apparently Neville had the Loco at ExPong over the weekend, not sure how much interest! He has promised to let me know as soon as it is avaulable as I have sort of pre ordered one. I think the price for the kit will be in the region of �95, not heard any different. When I hear something I will post the details Peter


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