No. 158 Ex LMS Jubilees – updating Mainline and early Bachmann split chassis models
One of my all time favourite models is Mainline locomotive Mars. I kept my original purchase from 1983 and a couple of years ago I upgraded the model with a Bachmann mechanism. I think it is still an attractive engine with its Fowler Tender. The Mainline model of Mars was relatively expensive, I am guessing to cover the cost of the ‘new’ improved Fowler Tender which I think was all new tooling – that despite Mainline getting access to the older Airfix 4F / 2P designs. 45698 Mars – Mainline model with Bachmann mechanism I have been taking an interest in the reported sightings of Jubilees on the Port Road as discussed on Dan’s RMweb thread about his model of Stranraer Harbour. https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/140736-building-the-station-stranraer-%E2%80%98themed%E2%80%99-loft-layout-1959-64/ During the 1960s Mars was frequently recorded at Carlisle – with a Stanier Tender! ...