The items seen here have been made either for general sale or are one off specials commissioned for other railways. The materials used in the construction of the superstructure for most items is various types of wood and printed card. When the card is cut and shaped it is chemically hardened especially at exposed corners. This makes the card very strong, durable and waterproof. After adding details such as handrails etc. they are painted and then given several coats of waterproof varnish to protect them from the weather. The chassis for coaches and wagons are made up from wood with I P ENGINEERING‘s white metal Hudson style axle boxes fitted. These have brass bearings in which run I P Engineering’s 24mm steel wheel sets. The locos are powered by a variety of chassis also supplied by I P Engineering.
Please note that I have no connection with I P Engineering apart from being a very satisfied customer.
(All links correct at 10 May 2008.)
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Catalogue number GV01 - 4 tons green wood goods van - Printed card & wood construction with steel wheel sets running in Hudson type axle boxes supplied by I P Engineering - 29 November 2006 1674x1095 |
Catalogue number GV02 - 4 tons grey goods van - Dimensions are 185mm long x 95mm wide x 135mm high above the rail head and weighs 270 grams - 26 March 2007 1458x1167 |
Catalogue number GV02 - 4 tons grey goods van - Built from printed card and wood with steel wheel sets running in Hudson type axle boxes supplied by I P Engineering - 26 March 2007 1467x1263 |
Catalogue number GV02 - 4 tons grey goods van - To finish the van all "iron work" was added along with the "door bolt" followed by the insertion of over 200 "coach bolt" heads - When complete another two coats of varnish were added to protect it from the elements - 26 March 2007 966x954 |
Catalogue number CGV03 - 4 tons maroon goods van - Dimensions are 185mm long x 95mm wide x 135mm high above the rail head - Weight around 250 grams - 28 April 2007 1816x1440 |
Catalogue number CGV03 - 4 tons maroon goods van - Built from printed card and wood with steel wheel sets running in Hudson type axle boxes supplied by I P Engineering - 28 April 2007 1628x1360 |
Catalogue number CGV03 - 4 tons maroon goods van - Built from printed card and wood with steel wheel sets running in Hudson type axle boxes supplied by I P Engineering - 28 April 2007 1839x1404 |
Catalogue number PC01 - 2nd class 4 wheeled coach in green - Dimensions are 165mm long x 95mm wide x 140mm high above the rail head - Weight around 330g - The interior headroom equates to 6' 3" at a scale of 16mm:1ft - 5 April 2007 1746x1281 |
Catalogue number PC01 - 2nd class 4 wheeled coach in green - Constructed of printed card and wood - Steel wheel sets and axle boxes with brass bearings supplied by I P Engineering - The roof lifts off for access - 5 April 2007 1677x1383 |
Catalogue number PC02 - 2nd class 4 wheeled coach in brown & cream - Dimensions are 165mm long x 95mm wide x 140mm high above the rail head - The interior headroom equates to 6' 3" at a scale of 16mm:1ft - 8 May 2007 1344x1293 |
Catalogue number PC02 - 2nd class 4 wheeled coach in brown & cream - Constructed of printed card and wood - Steel wheel sets and axle boxes with brass bearings supplied by I P Engineering - 8 May 2007 1704x2272 |
Catalogue number PC02 - 2nd class 4 wheeled coach in brown & cream - Constructed of printed card and wood - Steel wheel sets and axle boxes with brass bearings supplied by I P Engineering - 8 May 2007 1632x1359 |
Catalogue number PC02 - 2nd class 4 wheeled coach in brown & cream - The roof lifts off for access - 8 May 2007 2032x1472 |
Catalogue number IC01 - 0-4-0 class 100 diesel built for the Seibiant Hill Railway - Constructed from printed card and wood - 9 March 2007 1494x1176 |
Catalogue number IC01 - 0-4-0 class 100 diesel built for the Seibiant Hill Railway - The chassis with insulated wheels was supplied by I P Engineering - 9 March 2007 1719x1275 |
Catalogue number IC01 - 0-4-0 class 100 diesel built for the Seibiant Hill Railway - After having several coats of matt polyurethane varnish it was finished with a coat of gloss - 9 March 2007 1869x1332 |
Catalogue number IC02 - 0-4-0 class 200 diesel off the production line - 13 February 2007 1722x1575 |
Catalogue number IC02 - 0-4-0 class 200 diesel with a fully enclosed cab and removable roof have the superstructure made from wood & printed card - the chassis is supplied by I P Engineering - 13 February 2007 1722x1302 |
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