Heroes in a Half-Shell!
Our first new models of 2026 are a couple of 'Tin Turtles'. During World War I, the War Department put out a tender for military supply railways and the Motor Rail & Tramcar Company won an order for several hundred of its 'Simplex' tractors. These machines where used on the War Department Light Railways, in close proximity to the front lines (where steam power would be more easily spotted by the enemy).
After the war, many of these machines saw continued use in industry, particular where very light rail was used. The first train of the Ffestiniog Railway preservation era was hauled by such a machinie, and several have survived into preservation.
The 40HP variant was produced in numerous guises, and we are able to release two today.
Both models are available on the Fourdees website today for £19.99 (+ postage), and will be added to eBay at the weekend.
The models include a static chassis, but can be motorised with a Toma Model Works #5631 chassis. We also have a limited number of these in stock on the Fourdees website for £69.99 (or £10 off if purchased with a Simplex kit using the code Kit+Toma - whilst stocks last).
