7411 Steeple Cab Loco kit.
Steeple cabs with their distinctive body shape were mainly built as electric locos collecting power from overhead wires, many also had batteries allowing them to leave the wires behind for short periods. Some were built as, or in later life converted to battery locomotives and a few were built with a diesel mechanical drive. Kit can be built with trolley
poles (dummy or without).
Kit price £95.00, motor pack £70.00, p&p £4.00.
To complete needs - wheels, motor, gearbox, gears, pickups paint and transfers.
Options to motorise are 3' 7" coach wheels (Slater's) and a 4mm motor and gearbox or 3' 7" diesel wheels (Slater's) and a 7mm motor and gearbox.
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