Swiftsixteen railcars
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I looked at these some time back and was sorely tempted by one. I made up my mind to get one then was faced with the fact that they had ceased production. Now they look to be back in the Catalogue so should be available.
Not sure what your skill level is but they quote ‘this model is for expert builders’ in the instructions assuming you fit that bill then I reckon it will meet your requirements. However bearing their words I would suggest that you do indeed download and read their instructions, you would then be able to judge for yourself your competency to build this fine kit.
As for getting an unpowered one I would imagine that the suppliers would be happy to discuss this option though I can see nothing in the instructions that indicates if both bogies are powered, I would be tempted to get 2 kits and double power the one using the second as a trailer. The bogies look to fit in a similar space envelope, though you will be looking at £800 for this option. Will very much depend on the discussions you have with them and your layouts gradients as to whether a single powered Railbus will cope with a trailer attached.
Finally if you want the yellow Whiskers for the ends, they are a payable extra.
Not sure what your skill level is but they quote ‘this model is for expert builders’ in the instructions assuming you fit that bill then I reckon it will meet your requirements. However bearing their words I would suggest that you do indeed download and read their instructions, you would then be able to judge for yourself your competency to build this fine kit.
As for getting an unpowered one I would imagine that the suppliers would be happy to discuss this option though I can see nothing in the instructions that indicates if both bogies are powered, I would be tempted to get 2 kits and double power the one using the second as a trailer. The bogies look to fit in a similar space envelope, though you will be looking at £800 for this option. Will very much depend on the discussions you have with them and your layouts gradients as to whether a single powered Railbus will cope with a trailer attached.
Finally if you want the yellow Whiskers for the ends, they are a payable extra.
Rhinochugger
Retired Oik
Yep, talk to Swift Sixteen - they're approachable from my limited experience.
The models are resin, and usually fit together well after some necessary cleaning which is all in the instructions
There's a special battery pack for the railbus which fits under the floor - that's probably the only really tricky bit - getting all the wires inside
The models are resin, and usually fit together well after some necessary cleaning which is all in the instructions
There's a special battery pack for the railbus which fits under the floor - that's probably the only really tricky bit - getting all the wires inside
3Valve
Railways; Air cooled VW's; Soul Music
Worth taking a look at the build instruction sheet too.
Should give a good indication as to whether it's comfortably within a modeler's capabilities.
Link below :-
Swift Sixteen Railbus Instructions
Should give a good indication as to whether it's comfortably within a modeler's capabilities.
Link below :-
Swift Sixteen Railbus Instructions
Rhinochugger
Retired Oik
Patience a skill inherent in women but never in men, well that is their view anyway. Try saying whose words to a Coarse Fisherman or any Man that has worked on scratch building in N Gauge or indeed any scale.There's a lot to it - probably as much about patience as about skill
Rhinochugger
Retired Oik
Patience and perseverance made the Bishop of his reverence
.......... so the old saying went
.......... so the old saying went
If I wanted patience, I'd be a doctorPatience and perseverance made the Bishop of his reverence
.......... so the old saying went
PhilP
G Scale, 7/8th's, Electronics
Rhinochugger
Retired Oik
Since when has writing been a doctor's skill?But you would have to be more careful over your spelling!
NFN
playmofire
Registered
I applied to be a doctor but they turned me down because they could read my writing.
I failed my wizarding tests tooBut you would have to be more careful over your spelling!
Ah presumably all muggles in your family.
I took EFTS instead of NEWTS
ge_rik
British narrow gauge (esp. Southwold and W&LLR)
Wow.... £400 is at the cheaper end...?? I'd have said the IP Engineering railbus was nearer the lower end at £95 - Colonial Rail Bus Kit | IP Engineering - but even at that price, I'd have to save my pocket money to be able to afford one. I suppose these things are relative....
Rik
Rhinochugger
Retired Oik
