A351 - A376 Alsthom

[christo]

Photo Balkanmodels: April 1992 NES Thessaloniki.

It is over 21 years ago I took this photo...and a dream was born to make a model of it.

Photo Balkanmodels: June 2011 Workshop in Forest Row

..two years ago the first batch of Alsthoms rolled out of the workshop.

A second, but very much smaller, batch is now in production and judging by the orders it will probably be the final consignment.

christo.

[theo]

Christo,your dreams is our dreams. . .

[christo]

Photo Balkanmodels: January 1997. NES Thessaloniki. The end is coming.

Photo Balkanmodels: June 2011. Not exactly the same angle but close...

christo.

[2143]

Hello christo,

I`ve seen your model locomotive on our forum. I can only say: Great! I `ve a short question to your Model: Is this model a white-metal-construction?

The alsthom locomotive was made under license from the general motordivision and general electrics (GMD and GE)

I `ll wish you a very nice weekend!

Best regards

erwin

[christo]

Erwin,
I do not know if the Alsthom was built under licence. I think not.

As far as the model is concerned it is mainly Nickel Silver and not white metal. I give you some more shots of construction.

The Nickel Silver body, folded and soldered, sits on top of a Nickel Silver chassis which takes a Bachmann motor and flywheels.

The original plastic bogies have a metal overlay and resin sandboxes

The roof is contoured in resin, with the metal parts snuggle within.

Buffer height detail.

There are more photos if you need more detail.

christo.

[2143]

Hello christo,

thanks for your answer! Yes, I need more details!

Have a nice weekend!

Best regards

Erwin

[christo]

OK Erwin, I hope this photo helps you visualise the construction of the kit.

christo.

[2143]

Hello christo,

indeed your photo helps me to visualise the construction of the kit!

Many thanks to you!

Have a nice weekend!

Best regards an d wishes to you!

Erwin

[TimCC6558]

I look forward to taking delivery of mine!
Tim

[Olympus]

painted model from erail.gr (photos from Facebook)


Sound Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivfJPDUawHE

best regards Andy