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Jamie Thompson posted:

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This Locomotive was made by Ron Fox back in the mid 1980’s from tinplate and fibreglass. It’s modelled after the Victorian S class “Spirit of Progress” locomotives. Only 3 of these were sold in kit form with this one been assembled by Ron as a demonstrator at train shows and HRCAA meets. (This one has a “Fox” mechanism the other two were assembled with “Goddard” mechanisms) 

Ron Fox was one of only a few hobby manufacturers who kept Australian O gauge alive during the “dark ages“ of the 70’s and 80’s. You can find out more on Ron Fox and his career in manufacturing O gauge on his YouTube channel. 

https://youtu.be/8tEXon8I5Og

 

Jamie, many thanks for the link, all is extremely interesting and I didn't know anything about Ron Fox.

Now maybe I will have to find some.....

Very best,  Daniel

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