N Gauge L’Aigle Loco Scratch Aid

This is an N Gauge model of the French experimental locomotive L’Aigle, built in 1855 for the L’Ouest Railway and sporting the largest wheels of any standard-gauge engine (9ft 4in).

Combined with the L’Aigle motion pack and L’Aigle tender (both separately available) these produce a free-rolling model which in conjunction with our motorised and generic 4 and 6-wheel coaches available can make a complete and fully operational vintage train.

This is the first of our products to include virtually all parts required to complete the model, including wheels and motion (even a crew!), so only a bare minimum of other elements are necessary to complete:

Nickel steel strip (0.5mm x 1mm) – for slide bars (measurements and advice on fitting can be found in the video below)
Loco-tender coupling (the method used is at the builder's discretion)
Weight (the boiler is hollow)
Styrene strip – to retain wheels
Pins (for the motion)

Optional additional details to scratchbuild (at the builder's discretion):
Reverser lever and regulator (their bases are pre-printed)
Spark arrester (locating hole provided)
Tie bars and brake rodding