Many narrow gauge modellers love to do a ‘Pug Conversion’. OO9 modellers modify the Dapol Pug kit to create a 4mm scale narrow gauge locomotive. O scale narrow gaugers often start with the Hornby Pug and use this as the basis for a 7mm scale narrow gauge loco. For some people a Pug Conversion is a rite of passage, they believe you aren’t really a narrow gauge modeller until you’ve done one.
Over two years ago I brought this second hand ‘pug’ body from a rumage box at an exhibition and recently I brought this brand new Bachmann Rheneas.
I removed the body from the loco. The mechanism is very narrow and compact, with what looks like a modern cordless motor, and there’s even a flywheel.
It’s a good starting point.
Should I combine the two to create a O9 loco?
Why not, I need a break from pushing around small pieces of clay…..
Steve's Narrow Gauge Adventure 
Go on – you know you want to!
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09 all day long!
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Hear, hear! I am enjoying 09 its a nice scale and gauge combination….
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The best I’ve done…is switch body shells of N scale diesels!
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
THEN I HAVEN’T LIVED YET! 😀
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Thanks for the reblog Jonathan. Swopping bodies on locos is fun:-)
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Go for it! I’ve been pondering a conversion of my Rheneas for a while, but my parsimonious nature can’t justify chopping about a loco that cost over £100 (though I’ve been quite happy to chop up Jouef coaches that now go for £40 ish on ebay.)
(ps – on a personal note, check out my blog on Joppy’s Model Railway Trials And Tribulations for my puny efforts).
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Hi Ian Thanks for the encouragement. I have a feeling I wont be able to resist this! Yes taking a brand new chassis and cutting it about is rather nerve wracking but I’m going to take a deep breath and go for it…
I enjoyed your website. I’m very inspired by the Wisbech and Upwell Tramway too. So many ideas but not enough time….
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No! 009 every time! And don’t be tempted to stick the face back on!! Hope you are OK. See you soon for lunch.
David
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Hi David, Don’t worry I wont stick the face back on 🙂 Looking forward to lunch, see you soon.
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