Ready to Run: Narrow Gauge Model Locomotive Reviews
The first ready to run narrow gauge locomotive models came from Eggerbahn and were European outlines. British narrow gauge was lacking any serious ready to run models for many years and this helped Narrow Gauge become a modellers niche rather than a collectors.
In recent years the larger manufacturers have looked to new markets and modern prototyping techniques, high quality 3D resin printing for moulding cast parts, have leaped forward allowing the diminutive narrow gauge locomotives to be manufactured to a high quality. They are not cheap in comparison to the kits but have opened up the hobby to a larger audience.
The ready to run locomotive reviews
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009 Bachmann Baguley-Drewry 70hp Diesel Lined Crimson 009
on Apr 29, 2025
Review of the 009 Bachmann Baguley-Drewry 70hp Diesel in Lined Crimson -
009 Penrhyn Quarry Mainline Hunslet Blanche Lined Black Early 0-4-0ST
on Sep 18, 2023
Discover the history of the Penrhyn Quarry Mainline Hunslet Blanche superbly detailed 0-4-0ST locomotive from Bachmann -
OO9 Bachmann Quarry Hunslet Nesta: Exquisite 0-4-0 Tank Locomotive Model
on Aug 30, 2023
Discover the Bachmann Quarry Hunslet Nesta, a classic slate quarry 0-4-0 tank locomotive. Uncover the rich history and engineering prowess of this iconic model -
HOe Jouef Decauville 0-4-0
on Aug 9, 2023
A review of the small French locomotive that was one of the first ready to run narrow gauge models -
OO9 Bagnall Wingtank 0-4-0 in maroon
on Aug 2, 2023
A sprightly little narrow gauge locomotive from Minitrains -
OO9 Bachmann Quarry Hunslet 0-4-0 Tank locomotive Britomart
on Jul 19, 2023
A review of Britomart the Bachmann Quarry Hunslet 0-4-0 Tank locomotive