N Gauge Peckett B Class 0-6-0

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Product Description

Thomas Peckett and Sons took over the locomotive business of Fox, Walker and Company in 1880, based at the Atlas Engine Works, Bristol. They produced their last of over 1500 steam engines some 78 years later.

Fox, Walker and Company had begun trading in 1864, building four and six-coupled saddle tank engines. Their B Class 0-6-0 saddle-tanks evolved into Peckett's B1, father to the B2 and grandfather to the B3.

The B2 0-6-0 design was introduced in 1905, featuring a 10ft wheelbase and overall length just over 25ft, making it ideal for shunting heavy trains in restricted spaces such as coal mines and factories. Several of these remained in service until the 1970s.

The B3 0-6-0 design was introduced in 1933, replacing the earlier B2. From 1942, triangular front windows were fitted to new B3 locos.

NOTES
There are five different prints available, two based on Minitrix chasses and three on N Drive Productions chasses.

Minitrix mechanisms are very old now, but slow running can be improved greatly by fitting Tramfabriek MTDRT3 12v DC coreless motors, which can also be configured for DCC operation. Minitrix buffers can be fitted to these models; push these out from behind the original buffer beams using the flat face of a screwdriver.

N Drive chasses can be ordered configured for DCC operation.

1. EXTRA SMALL

This model is a Peckett B1 body-shell for the old Minitrix 0-6-0 Chassis as used in the N201 2F "Dock Tank" and 2913/2914 T3 "Little Donkey" locomotives.
This model represents Peckett 465 of 1890, supplied new to the Alexandra Docks Railway, Newport (No.18), eventually absorbed by the GWR as No. 679. The number plate can easily be removed with a sharp blade if required.

2. SMALL

This model is a Peckett B2 body-shell for the old Minitrix 0-6-0 Chassis as used in the N201 2F "Dock Tank" and 2913/2914 T3 "Little Donkey" locomotives.

3. MEDIUM

This model is a Peckett B2 body-shell for the N Drive Productions' Very Short Wheelbase 0-6-0 "Steam" Chassis with 7mm 10-spoked wheels.

4. LARGE

This model is a Peckett B3 body-shell for the N Drive Productions' Very Short Wheelbase 0-6-0 "Steam" Chassis with 7mm 10-spoked wheels. Buffer beams and steps are printed within the bodyshell.

5. EXTRA LARGE

This model is a post-1942 Peckett B3 body-shell for the N Drive Productions' Very Short Wheelbase 0-6-0 "Steam" Chassis with 7mm 10-spoked wheels. Buffer beams and steps are printed within the bodyshell.

UPDATE HISTORY

April 2019 - First B2 print launched (Minitrix chassis)
June 2019 - First B3 print launched (Minitrix chassis)
Oct 2019 - First B1 and B3 (1942+) prints launched (Minitrix chassis)
April 2020 - B2 updated with finer handrails, window framing and cut-out steps
July 2020 - B2 design adapted for N-Drive chassis
Dec 2021 - Minitrix B3 designs withdrawn and new designs based on N-Drive chassis launched