Real ugly locomotive. Wonder if anyone has ever built one and powered it. Parts, no instructions, exploded diagrams and photos. Was a real loco at one time before UP cab forwards. LocoPainter.com :: HOn3 NPC #21 4-4-0 PARTS SET lex
WOW as pulled from your link Product Code: NPC21 Product Name: HOn3 NPC #21 4-4-0 PARTS SET Product Cost: $199.95 KIT CONSISTS OF WHITE METAL PARTS WITH DRIVERS AND GEARS MADE BY NAKAMURE OF JAPAN. KIT IS UNPOWERED BUT INCLUDES ALL GEARING. NO MOTOR INCLUDED. NO WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS, BUT EXPLODED DRAWINGS AND PICTURES INCLUDED. A BIT OF A PROJECT BUT DO-ABLE. I think i would pass for that price :thumbs_down:
Too expensive for me. I guess you need a lot of work with the driving unit. Gears and motor... Wolfgang
When Wiseman first put it on ebay, he didn't advertise (as he now does) about all of the parts being available separate. The NPC had some really beautiful equipment, but this is by far my least favorite. I have a friend whom has built a live steam version in 1:20.3. I've thought about getting the drivers from him for some unplanned HOn3 4-4-0 project. Here's a prettier NPC engine... Steam Locomotive Information If I get an MMI locomotive, it will be the Sonoma in On3. Michael
I've looked at that kit several times. I may get one before too long, just for the heck of it. :tb-biggrin: I like ugly locos, like this, the CF-7, SP's K-M's.. Of course, I'd like one of these too... Run it with a mixed freight.
Recently, someone announced that they will make brass frames for the model kit. The cast white metal frames of the kit are the potentially weakest part in my view. It should become a nice working model with a stronger frame........ and maybe replacement brass trucks as well. I hope I did this post properly. It's my first time using this forum's editor. Mike Bauers
Here is some information on the real deal. http://www.dself.dsl.pipex.com/MUSEUM/LOCoLOCO/NPC21/NPC21.htm
There is an original of these in Switzerland, imported from South Africa. It runs on 2' (60cm) track. Thus would have to be HOn2 in a model. Schinznacher Baumschulbahn Online - Fahrzeuge Look for the DRAKENSBERG.
At the phrase "HOn3 cab forward", I remembered this: http://narrowmind.railfan.net/4662SPNG-cabforward.jpg Not real, but oh, it should have been!
I have no idea, but to me it's rather the opposite that's of interest. Such a large engine on such narrow tracks. An aspect that also intrigues me when I think about the DRGW K engines.
Garret This style of loco is a "Garrett" and they were (are) popular and used all over south africa and australia. I'm no expert but there are many verities and they represent a major class of locomotive.
For a North American fan, it's disappointing that few large Mallets survived into relatively modern times anywhere in the world. And that's because most non-US Mallets were narrow gauge tank engines as the design was originally conceived for, and because the Garratt replaced the Mallet in many countries.
