Kit Built Finescale O Gauge Highland Railway 'Skye Bogie' 4-4-0 '88'

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An unusual visitor to our website is this Highland Railway L Class 4-4-0. Known throughout their lives as 'Skye Bogies' due to their close association with the Kyle of Lochalsh line, this particular locomotive entered service in 1895 and saw service for just over 30 years. This model has been built from the Shedmaster kit to an excellent standard, with good cab detail.

Fact File

Our Ref

ECT807-408CBT

Gauge/Scale

Finescale O Gauge

Kit Manufacturer

Shedmaster

Drive Train

Single Stage gearbox with a can motor

DCC/RC

DC

Build Standard

Excellent

Paint Standard

Excellent

Model Condition

Excellent

Box Condition

ECT Foam Lined Loco Box

Condition Description

In excellent condition overall. The paintwork is mostly to an excellent standard, and the model has been hand lined. The finish to the cab roof and interior is to a lesser standard, with evidence of brush marks. The model features many high-quality scratch-built details, including a tablet catcher.

Track Test

Excellent/Smooth Runner (at low, medium & high speeds)

Test Results

An excellent runner overall, with some motor noise and slight judder at very low speed.

Features

Era 2 Cab Detailing Sprung Buffers

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