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The detailing kit for the Bachmann LNWR/LMS G2 0-8-0 includes parts to improve the appearance of the locomotive and tender. These are, working from the front: - replacement buffer beam - replacement buffer beam bracket - locomotive guard irons - drain cocks operating gear - drain cock operating rod - replacement coupling rods – two-jointed version - replacement reach rod - both original and strengthened valve gear - sander operating linkage - replacement brake hangers and blocks - brake pull rods for single and double braked versions - cab floor - replacement tender brake gear - tender guard irons - replacement tender coal rails - replacement tender frames, drag and buffer beams - replacement rear footsteps for tender cab locomotives - lamp irons for engine and tender
Full details of each of these options are shown in the instructions. |
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| The replacement set of frames buffer beam etc. replaces the lower half of the Bachmann tender giving the proper distance between the frames rather than the over-wide ones on the Bachmann model. An alternative set of frames is available for the Whale type frames with the 'D'-shaped opening which were used on the earlier version (BC3) of the Bowen Cooke tender. | |
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| Two patterns of coupling rods are available for the G2. Both consist of three separate rods on each side (the centre rod overlaps the two outer ones). Generally, the 3-part rods lasted up to WW2 to be replaced by jointed ones; however, some locomotives were built with the later type. By BR days, the 3-part rods were very scarce. |
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| Also available is a set of whitemetal tender axleboxes/springs to replace the plastic ones on the model and two whitemetal chimneys, the earlier LNWR type and the later Stanier pattern. |
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| Ref | Price | |
| B242 | Detailing kit | £15 |
| B244 | Whale tender frames | £7.50 |
| B245 | Cast whitemetal tender springs and axleboxes (set of 6) | £8.50 |
| A251 | LNWR pattern chimney (whitemetal) | £4 |
| A252 | LMS Stanier pattern chimney (whitemetal) | £4 |
| C105 | 3-piece coupling rods | £6 |
| C106 | Jointed coupling rods | £6 |