A1X Terrier Class 0-6-0 Tank Locomotive

[jwtaylor]

I am in charge of a group of volunteers who are building a 42 x 16 foot HO Layout at Exporail (The Canadian Railway Museum) in Saint-Constant, Quebec, Canada. Under the main layout we have a small "O" Gauge (1-1/4") loop that is right at eye level for the 3 to 7 year old age group. We would like to run a Thomas the Tank Engine on this loop. Does anyone know if Thomas the Tank was ever made in "O" Gauge? Did anyone ever manufacture the A1X Terrier Class 0-6-0 Tank Locomotive in "O" Gauge? (Possibility for scratch building a Thomas.) If these locomotives exist, can anyone lead me to where I might be able to buy one.

 

[Metroland]

Not RTR but a finescale kit which might be too good for a thomas.

http://www.finescalebrass.com/product.html

 

[jwtaylor]

Very nice model, but I agree it might be way to good for a Thomas.
Thanks for the link.

 

[BJMorley]

Wouldn't a MR 3F "Jinty" 0-6-0T be better for Thomas, as many Preserved Railways run it as a "Jinty" in a Thomas guise. Bachmann Brassworks do a Jinty in "O" Guage. IIRC, it's available as a kit and RTR.
Brandon

 

[jwtaylor]

Thanks Brandon. I'll try and see if I can find one.

 

[Compo]

www.hungates.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=100727169&Category_Code=OSets - 54k - try this link lionel produce the characters and I believe they are an american firm which is closer to home for you

 

[CraigS]

A London, Brighton & South Coast Railway (LBSCR) Billington E2 0-6-0T would be better, seeing as Thomas The Tank Engine is based on an E2. Sadly, I don't think an E2 has been made in O gauge, just 00. A 3F Jinty would be a better alternative though, as Brandon has stated

 

[jwtaylor]

Thanks to everyone for your help. I have found several RTR brass Terrier & Jinty models in the £500 to £800 price range. I have also found a Connoisseur Models brass Jinty kit with motor & wheels for about £236. I will talk it over with the rest of the team at the museum before i decide what to do