New 800 class with bells and whistles

[Colin R]

Well I didn't expect this https://www.accurascale.com/blogs/irish-railway-news/the-high-queens-of-ireland-irm-celebrates-10th-birthday-with-gswr-800s

back to the coal face for this one

Colin

Edited March 11, 2025 by Colin R

[David Holman]

No doubt one will be cheaper than the other and available sooner?

Edited March 12, 2025 by David Holman

[Colin R]

Having just pre-ordered these wee beasties, it occurred to me if they can be regauged to 21mm.

[Flying Snail]

18 minutes ago, Colin R said:

Having just pre-ordered these wee beasties, it occurred to me if they can be regauged to 21mm.

If they could be re-gauged to 21mm, IRM/AS would have stated it in the specification/common features for the loco. They haven't stated it, so I'd be highly surprised if its possible - especially with that valve gear.

(if you take a look at the Hunslet on their web page you'll find confirmation that it can be re-gauged. No such confirmation for the 800)