C12 2-6-2T

[marknewton]

If I've read this correctly, Tramway will be releasing HO scale models of the C12 class 2-6-2Ts in August. If they're as nice as their diesel and electric locos, they'll be well worth having. So I suppose I'd better start saving! :)

 

http://shopping.hobidas.com/shop/rail-hobidas/item/MIMT9179.html

 

Cheers,

 

Mark.

Edited April 1, 2013 by marknewton

[westfalen]

From a steam man like yourself I assume 2-6-4T was a typo.

 

C12 66 at Motegi, Dec 2nd last year.

[marknewton]

I can't believe I did that - hangs head in shame.   :icon_salut:

 

Nice photo of No.66!

 

Cheers,

 

Mark.

[marknewton]

Well, I'll know in a while how good these models are, as I just ordered a pair of them from our own Loco1Hobby. Can't wait! :)

 

I've got a DVD which features a doubleheaded mixed train hauled by C12s, one of which has the black and yellow "scare stripes" on the smokebox and bunker. So I might be tempted to get the airbrush out...

 

Cheers,

 

Mark.

[keitaro]

Mark i added some picsof the kyushu version on my site have a look!

 

here

 

looks pretty nice to me

[marknewton]

Beautiful!  

 

Cheers,

 

Mark 

[westfalen]

Here's my video of C12 66 on the musical turntable (don't know if you'd want to go that far on your layout) at Motegi and showing her stuff climbing the grade out of town on the way back to Shimodate.

 

[marknewton]

Great video, Alvin, thanks for putting that up.

 

I reckon the musical turntable is a classic, I'd love one! I also like the dinky little water column, very cute.

 

On the run to Shimodate I see the driver gives the drain cocks a bit of a workout - was the engine priming?

 

Cheers,

 

Mark.

[westfalen]

Others who have seen the video have commented on that too, the loco didn't appear to be priming.