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Phippsburg Eric

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My local dealer just sent a link to the new Accucraft 1:13 scale offering. http://www.accucraft.com/index.php?show_aux_page=187
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It is an unusual looking beast as all proper 7/8" scale engines should be. having been working on a 7/8" scale engine, I find this is interesting. It seems to be another of the Ruby family of engines, perhaps with larger drivers and boiler? Looks like the same cylinders. It looks like a 1920's or later engine. I find the tank and large dome odd, I prefer the older stuff myself. I like the smokebox front and the spring details around the frame. It has possibilities for modifications.

Has anyone seen this in the flesh?
 
Just what 7/8s scale needs! A really affordable live steam entry level model with lots of "bashing" potential. At $995 this will do for 7/8s what the RUBY did for 1:20 live steam. I do want one!

Mike

Mike McCormack
Hudson, Massachusetts
 
The cylinders look smallish - are they the newer Ruby 1/2 in. diameter?

Same old Ruby sized boiler, or slightly larger like on their Plantation engine?

Inquiring minds...
 
Accucraft is stepping up the game it seems Are you buying one? How many we're made



Posted By roadranger on 24 Jul 2012 07:30 AM
The cylinders look smallish - are they the newer Ruby 1/2 in. diameter?

Same old Ruby sized boiler, or slightly larger like on their Plantation engine?

Inquiring minds...
 
Once and for all - the ONLY locomotives with Ruby sized boilers are Rubys! And any locos made from Ruby parts.
 
Hi Bruce!

"Once and for all - the ONLY locomotives with Ruby sized boilers are Rubys!"

Got a Heisler that might argue that........HeHeHe ! But only this week..............................................

Larry
 
There is a good thread about the 7/8 scale " Emma" on the SE Lounge http://www.7-8ths.info/index.php Although Emma isn't made up from Ruby parts the two have a lot in common. I am told that Emma has slide valves which is a big plus in my book! Hopefully the 7/8 scale Emma and the upcomming 7/8 scale quarry Hunslet will spur more interest in 7/8 scale!
 
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