Description
This OO9 model represents 'Princess', one of the Ffestiniog Railway's famous Small England locomotives. Four of these small 0-4-0 tender engines were built by George England & Co between 1863 and 1867, and three survive today. They are closely associated with the Ffestiniog Railway in North Wales and make an appealing subject for British narrow gauge layouts.
The model is produced in OO9, representing 1/76 scale running on 9 mm gauge track. It is suitable for Ffestiniog, Welsh Highland, slate railway, heritage railway and freelance narrow gauge scenes, and its compact size makes it a useful choice for smaller layouts.
Features
- OO9 model of Ffestiniog Railway Small England locomotive 'Princess'.
- 1/76 scale model designed to run on 9 mm gauge track.
- Coreless motor for smooth and stable running.
- Traction tyres fitted.
- Designed to haul up to three suitable PECO passenger coaches on level track.
- Recreates the distinctive saddle tank shape, handrails and piping.
- Front handrail detail differs between 'Princess' and companion model 'Prince'.
- Main rods, side rods and red first-driving-wheel rods reproduced.
- Arnold coupler fitted as standard.
- PECO-style replacement coupler included.
- Suitable for tight-radius OO9 layouts.
Product details
- Scale: OO9
- Model scale/gauge: 1/76 scale, 9 mm gauge track
- Prototype: Ffestiniog Railway Small England 0-4-0 tender steam locomotive
- Minimum radius, locomotive only: R117
- Minimum radius with suitable PECO passenger coach: R216
- Companion version: 51-201-B 'Prince'
This locomotive is well suited to KATO Unitrack Compact and other suitable OO9 track systems, particularly where tight curves or compact scenic layouts are required.
CV (verified owner) –
Very good product. Main body is iron with coal wagon is plastic. Ability to change couplings is a plus. Changed them to Arnold ones as many wagons/coaches I use have them.
CV (verified owner) –
Nineth month review. This is a delicate locomotive to be handled with care. Wheel side rods came off in my case when screw holding the roods came off. There are two alternatives to solve this. One is to find the screw and able to do repairs. The second option is to contact Peco as advised by Traintrax and ask for the new clip-on pins which are free. The latter worked for me. I would like to thank Traintrax for the support and guiding me in the right direction. Very good product.