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Recent Locomotive Body Kits
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English Electric built hundreds of small electric locomotives for industrial service shunting from 1920 to 1951. Many were the Type 3B, which were mostly built at the Dick Kerr works in Preston. While the basic configuration and bodyshell was the same, the traction equipment and power collection setup depended on the customer's requirements and could vary greatly. Power collection could be via pantograph, tram pole, third rail or battery.
This kit features the late version of the battery locomotives – suitable for a large range of small and medium sized industrial settings.
This model is based on the early type model and fits onto a Tenshodo/Hanazono 28.7mm wheelbase motor bogie with 10.5mm disc wheels. Instructions can be seen <a href="https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LB_0020A-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>Separately fitted details.</li>
<li>Handrail knobs and wire</li>
<li>Cosmetic drawhooks</li>
<li>Driver (from our own range)</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/2021/02/LB_0020B-Product-300x300.jpg "EE Type 3B (Late)")
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English Electric built hundreds of small electric locomotives for industrial service shunting from 1920 to 1951. Many were the Type 3B, which were mostly built at the Dick Kerr works in Preston. While the basic configuration and bodyshell was the same, the traction equipment and power collection setup depended on the customer's requirements and could vary greatly. Power collection could be via pantograph, tram pole, third rail or battery.
This kit features the early version of the battery locomotives – suitable for a large range of small and medium sized industrial settings.
This model is based on the early type model and fits onto a Tenshodo/Hanazono 28.7mm wheelbase motor bogie with 10.5mm disc wheels. Instructions can be seen <a href="https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LB_0020A-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>Separately fitted details.</li>
<li>Handrail knobs and wire</li>
<li>Cosmetic drawhooks</li>
<li>Driver (from our own range)</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/2021/02/LB_0020A-Product-300x300.jpg "EE Type 3B (Early)")
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Immediately after the Second World War Stewarts & Lloyds began a process of improving the ironstone branches serving the large iron and steel plant at Corby. One outlying ironstone pit at Harringworth was isolated from the main system, and ore from it had to be conveyed over a stretch of the LMSR. To obviate this the company extended their own system of quarry lines to reach Harringworth, and for this long-haul traffic they ordered seven powerful saddle tanks to their own detailed requirements.
These new locomotives have their design ancestry with Manning Wardle, particularly the raised fireboxes. This had been a feature of earlier Corby locomotives so were specified for the new design. Although the engines shared the same cylinder size with an Austerity, the RSH engines were more powerful, mainly due to their smaller wheels and higher boiler pressure.
A batch of seven locomotives (Works Nos 7667-7673) were delivered in 1950 and became S&L 56-62. Two further locomotives (Works Nos 7761 & 8050) were built in 1954 and in 1958 bringing the class total to nine engines.
He raised fireboxes resulted in a shortened saddle tank giving the engines a somewhat ungainly appearance. This gained them the nickname of ‘Uglies’.
All the locomotives of this class were withdrawn from service in 1969 when dieselisation occurred. Five of the nine locomotives have since been preserved – Works Nos 7667 (GCRN), 7668 (Spa valley), 7671 (Colne Valley), 7673 (Spa Valley) and 7761 (GCRN).
This kit is designed to fit on the new (2019) Hornby Terrier Chassis. Instructions can be seen <a href="https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/LB_0019-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, backhead, springs, buffers and cab fittings</li>
<li>Handrail knobs and wire</li>
<li>Smokebox door dart (standard type supplied)</li>
<li>Cosmetic drawhooks</li>
<li>Footplate crew (from our own range)</li>
<li>Fixing nuts and bolts</li>
</ul>
A set of transfers to replicate the sign written S&L lettering and ‘Jupiter’ painted name are available as an option below. This is a limited run of 20 kits worth only.
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/2020/11/LB_0019-Product-300x300.jpg "RSH 0-6-0 ‘Ugly’")
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During the 1920s and 1930s the Sentinel Waggon Works produced a number of small vertical boilered, geared steam locomotives for industrial use. Available in gauges from 3’ to 5’ 6” the locomotives were designed to raise steam quickly, be easy to operate and maintain and work over less than desirable track and curves where other engines – including diesels- may struggle.
During the 1940s Sentinels jumped on the streamlining bandwagon and produced six “air-smoothed” locomotives featuring a stylish new design of engine casing.
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 48DS chassis. Which requires no modification. Please see the instruction sheet <a href="https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/LB_0017-Instructions.pdf">here</a> for more information on assembly.
Included in the kit are:
• Main body
• Separate cab roof, sandboxes and optional toolboxes
• Handrail knobs and wire
• NEM Couplings
• Cosmetic drawhooks
• Footplate crew (from our own range)
• Fixing nuts
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/2020/10/LB_0017-Product-300x300.jpg "100HP Streamlined Sentinel")
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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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Recent Figures & Accessories
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BR Diesel Driver drinking tea
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Man stood with bumb cap and Bardic
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Footplate Crew Sat Holding Controls 2
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Footplate Crew Sat Leaning On Cab Side 2
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