Products
- C14 Teddy Bear
- Hesketh
- Class 52 Western
- Class 50 Hoover
- Project Loco
- Riding Car
- Class 42 Warship
- V200
The Riding Car
The Riding Car is the ideal ground level companion to the Project Loco or any other small ground level locomotive. It uses the same chassis as the Project Loco and incorporates the same suspension components, CNC wheels and steel axles. These cars have been customised as slate trucks, coal trucks, goods wagons, a guards van and a caboose, hopper cars, ballast trucks and an unpowered Project Loco by some of their owners. Available from £250.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you get with a Riding Car kit?
Chassis, fully constructed with a single coat of protective paint.
Wheels & axles Pre-assembled.
Suspension components assembled and fitted.
Plywood floor cut and fitted.
Clevis fitted to rear buffer beam.
Fixings, all fixings are supplied.
Do you need engineering skills to build the kit?
Absolutely not, the kit is designed to be built with hand tools only. We do all the machining, welding, drilling and tapping and supply all fasteners.
What is involved in the building process?
You will need to paint the chassis and buffer beams, (it is supplied with a protective coat in black) and any other parts such as bearing blocks or wheel centres that you may wish.
The Riding car floor is 12mm plywood which will require sanding, sealing and painting.
We are always happy to demonstrate any stage of the build and we are happy to discuss any aspect of Riding Car ownership at any stage.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes, we do, subject to certain conditions we guarantee your Riding Car for 12 months from day of purchase. We will repair or replace any item which fails. We do however exclude items that have been mis-used.
Can I change the gauge of the Riding car?
Yes, you can, we supply the Riding car in either 5inch or 7¼inch gauge, you can also order an alternative wheel set and change the gauge (it will take approx 30 minutes to complete the changeover) The alternative wheel sets can be supplied at any time, they do not have to be ordered with a riding car.
We do not recommend use of the riding car on raised track, it is designed for ground level working only.
Most raised tracks have suitable riding cars available for guest drivers or members. Plans are also commercially available for the construction of your own version.
What kind of delivery time can I expect?
We have Riding cars in continuous production and can usually supply from stock
Do you deliver?
We will arrange delivery by carrier or you can collect your Riding Car from us.