At a recent Steam Rally I picked up a Base Toys Foden DG and trailer for £6, as I was looking for something like this to work with the 009 steam crane for a little layout to fetch and carry.
I've finished (apart from replacing the front numberplate) the Foden and trailer. The benefit of this rig is that it has an 800mAh battery in the back, which will last a full day easily, whereas the Scammell Highwayman will only accommodate a 400mAh battery, and thus will need recharging at lunchtime!
The Foden has been flush-glazed, has the usual 6mm gearmotor, though a slow speed one, mod 0.4 bevel gears and a 1.7g servo for steering.
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The tarp is lead sheet rolled nice and thin...
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