A Jeanette makeover...
Previously, the only model we had offered for the Bachmann Rheneas chassis had been various iterations of the Talyllyn Railway's 'Old Lady' Dolgoch. Now, thanks originally to a commission, we have added something new and a little bit different - "Jeannie".
For many years one of the most popular 009 kits was the white-metal "Jeanette" kit produced by PECO (which could be powered by an Arnold chassis). This kit has now been permenantly retired, and so we have given it a 21st Century 3D Resin makeover.
We have kept the recognisable styling of the original kit, with tanks, bufferbeams, steam pipes and Belpair firebox, but made all these features a slightly more harmonious design. The elegant radius on the smokebox front plate has been added to with radii oon the cab corners and doorway opening. The dome features traditional Ramsbottom Safety valves in common with other late-Victorian-era machines. Whilst there is no real manufacturer as inspiration, the arrangement is very similar to some Beyer Peacock machines of the period.
Jeannie is now available to purchase via our website for £29.99 (+ postage) and includes the standard kit features or separate cab roof, separate interior detailing and a static chassis. The a decals shown on the model are also available for £5.00.
