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Recent Locomotive Body Kits
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During the 1920s and early 1930s the firm of J&F Howard produced a number of diminutive petrol shunting engines. These locomotives were marketed as a cheap and easy solution to shunting private sidings providing savings on larger steam locomotives. The sales brochure stated:
<em>The Howard Loco has several exclusive features: Specially strong steam Loco type frame, Engine and Gear Box mounted on sub-frame, Patent Single Lever Control for Gear Box, Patent Eccentric Chain Adjustment, Spring Shock Absorbers, Roller and Ball Bearings throughout. It is, moreover, definitely guaranteed to give you satisfaction.</em>
Standard gauge locos were available in 7 to 12 ton variants with between 41 and 80 horsepower outputs provided by Dorman six cylinder side valve engines.
This model is based on the early type model and fits on a modified Hornby Ruston 48DS chassis. This chassis requires no modification. Instructions can be seen <a href="https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LB_0016B-Instructions.pdf">here</a>
This 4mm scale kit comes complete with everything you will need to complete a finished body except for the chassis (and glue + paint).
Included in the kit are:
<ul>
<li>Main body</li>
<li>Separate cab roof</li>
<li>Handrail wire</li>
<li>Cosmetic drawhooks</li>
<li>Footplate crew (from our own range)</li>
<li>Fixing nuts and bolts</li>
</ul>
This kit is designed for ease of assembly and requires only very simple hand tools, glue, paint and a little patience to complete.](https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LB_0016B-Product-300x300.jpg "Howard Petrol Shunter (Late)")
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During the 1920s and early 1930s the firm of J&F Howard produced a number of diminutive petrol shunting engines. These locomotives were marketed as a cheap and easy solution to shunting private sidings providing savings on larger steam locomotives. The sales brochure stated:
<em>The Howard Loco has several exclusive features: Specially strong steam Loco type frame, Engine and Gear Box mounted on sub-frame, Patent Single Lever Control for Gear Box, Patent Eccentric Chain Adjustment, Spring Shock Absorbers, Roller and Ball Bearings throughout. It is, moreover, definitely guaranteed to give you satisfaction.</em>
Standard gauge locos were available in 7 to 12 ton variants with between 41 and 80 horsepower outputs provided by Dorman six cylinder side valve engines.
This model is based on the early type model and fits on a modified Hornby Ruston 48DS chassis. Instructions can be seen <a href="https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LB_0016A-Instructions.pdf">here</a>
To fit, this chassis requires the electronic circuitry for the DCC decoder fitting to be removed and some soldering.
Please note: this will void any warranty and will also make DCC fitting a difficult challenge (we are sure someone will find a way).
This 4mm scale kit comes complete with everything you will need to complete a finished body except for the chassis (and glue + paint).
Included in the kit are:
<ul>
<li>Main body</li>
<li>Separate cab roof</li>
<li>Handrail wire</li>
<li>Cosmetic drawhooks</li>
<li>Footplate crew (from our own range)</li>
<li>Fixing nuts and bolts</li>
</ul>
This kit is designed for ease of assembly and requires only very simple hand tools, glue, paint and a little patience to complete.](https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LB_0016A-Product-300x300.jpg "Howard Petrol Shunter (Early)")
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These 16” cylinder locomotives were a small class of powerful shunting engines capable of developing a tractive effort of 22,382 lbs. Built by the firm of W G Bagnall produced their Castle Engine Works in Staffordshire, the first locomotive left the works in 1942. A number of similar locomotives were built for use by the NCB, Preston Docks and the CEGB amongst others.
This kit features a Giesl pattern chimney and curved edged cab. Optional ladders are provided to allow the modeller flexibility to model various prototypes.
This 4mm scale kit comes complete with everything you will need to complete a finished body except for the chassis (and glue + paint).
The model is designed to fit on the Hornby B2 Peckett chassis. Please see the instruction sheet <a href="https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LB_0015A-Instructions-V3.pdf">here</a> for notes about the chassis and minor modifications that may be required.
Included in the kit are:
<ul>
<li>Main body</li>
<li>Separate cab roof, backhead, springs, fittings, ladders and sandboxes</li>
<li>Handrail knobs and wire</li>
<li>Smokebox door dart</li>
<li>Cosmetic drawhooks</li>
<li>Footplate crew (from our own range)</li>
<li>Fixing nuts and bolts</li>
</ul>
This kit is designed for ease of assembly and requires only very simple hand tools, glue, paint and a little patience to complete.](https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/LB_0015B-Product-300x300.jpg "16in Bagnall 0-6-0ST (Giesl Chimney)")
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These 16” cylinder locomotives were a small class of powerful shunting engines capable of developing a tractive effort of 22,382 lbs. Built by the firm of W G Bagnall produced their Castle Engine Works in Staffordshire, the first locomotive left the works in 1942. A number of similar locomotives were built for use by the NCB, Preston Docks and the CEGB amongst others.
This kit features a standard pattern chimney and cab. Optional ladders are provided to allow the modeller flexibility to model various prototypes.
This 4mm scale kit comes complete with everything you will need to complete a finished body except for the chassis (and glue + paint).
The model is designed to fit on the Hornby B2 Peckett chassis. Please see the instruction sheet <a href="https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LB_0015A-Instructions-V3.pdf">here</a> for notes about the chassis and minor modifications that may be required.
Included in the kit are:
<ul>
<li>Main body</li>
<li>Separate cab roof, backhead, springs, fittings, ladders and sandboxes</li>
<li>Handrail knobs and wire</li>
<li>Smokebox door dart</li>
<li>Cosmetic drawhooks</li>
<li>Footplate crew (from our own range)</li>
<li>Fixing nuts and bolts</li>
</ul>
This kit is designed for ease of assembly and requires only very simple hand tools, glue, paint and a little patience to complete.](https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/LB_0015A-Product-300x300.jpg "16in Bagnall 0-6-0ST (Standard Chimney)")
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The engine makers of Hudswell Clarke & Co produced a variety of 0-6-0 saddle tank locomotives to a series of simple base designs. One of these is the “Italia” class engines with 14 x 20” cylinders
These locomotives proved ideal for industrial and light railway settings.
This model represents general members of the class featuring straight smokebox door hinges and larger chimney. This kit comes with a choice of round or square sandboxes to offer you maximum flexibility.
This kit could also be used for generic industrial locomotives with a larger chimney and curved smokebox door hinge.
This 4mm scale kit comes complete with everything you will need to complete a finished body except for the chassis (and glue + paint).
The model is designed to fit on the Hornby B2 Peckett chassis. Please see the instruction sheet <a href="https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/LB_0013A-HC-Italia-Instructions.pdf">here</a> for notes about the chassis and minor modifications that may be required.
Included in the kit are:
<ul>
<li>Main body</li>
<li>Separate cab roof, backhead, and sandboxes (square and round style)</li>
<li>Handrail knobs and wire</li>
<li>Smokebox door dart</li>
<li>Cosmetic drawhooks</li>
<li>Footplate crew (from our own range)</li>
<li>Fixing nut and bolt</li>
</ul>
This kit is designed for ease of assembly and requires only very simple hand tools, glue, paint and a little patience to complete.](https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/LB_0014-Product-300x300.jpg "Hudswell Clarke Italia Class 0-6-0")
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BR Diesel Driver drinking tea
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