hunslet040
Well-Known Member
I recently bought this
An 8500 HP UP Turbine.
Nothing unusual you might say because H0 brass models have been made as well as the Scaletrains models and in 0 gauge.
But this is different -- It was made in Switzerland by Wesa in about 1960 which was soon after the real locos were introduced and also it is to TT scale which is 1:120 on 12mm track gauge.
Boxed and in mint condition this plus a UP vista dome car were the only non-European models that Wesa made.
I will have to start looking for the vista dome cars but they are very rare but only for novelty interest because obviously the loco was freight only - now where can I get some TT scale freight cars !
Regards, Colin
An 8500 HP UP Turbine.
Nothing unusual you might say because H0 brass models have been made as well as the Scaletrains models and in 0 gauge.
But this is different -- It was made in Switzerland by Wesa in about 1960 which was soon after the real locos were introduced and also it is to TT scale which is 1:120 on 12mm track gauge.
Boxed and in mint condition this plus a UP vista dome car were the only non-European models that Wesa made.
I will have to start looking for the vista dome cars but they are very rare but only for novelty interest because obviously the loco was freight only - now where can I get some TT scale freight cars !
Regards, Colin