Houstoun Gate Locomotive Works
Houstoun Gate Locomotive Works
EagleAssist
EagleAssist
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Battery Electric Chassis Kit
Approx L=143mm W=58mm H=65mm
Loco Body Kit - LB1
Approx L=144mm W=70mm H=134mm

To suit either 32mm or 45mm gauge. Use your own chassis or choose ours for a perfect match
Celebrating 2013 being the 50th anniversary of the launch of Egger-Bahn in 009/HOe we have obtained the rights from the current owner of this brand to create a version of the Contractors Loco No4 in 16mm.
(The model incorporates it's own chassis mechanism)

Select Gauge & Drive
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Other sizes chassis are available to order. Contact us for details.
(it may be cheaper than you imagine)


Click here to download the build instructions for the loco body (.pdf)

don't forget to download the chassis instructions too!
Click here to download the build instructions document (.pdf)
Items may be purchase securely from this page or email us if you prefer to use traditional payment methods.

Payment can be through BACS direct bank transfer, pay pal or cheque.
Please make cheques payable to David Hippey
The HGLW 'Everyman' Range - Locos.
As the name implies, a novice can shake them out of the bag and assemble them just as they are, or as skills develop can add details that customise them to make them fit your own line's needs
We are happy to ship internationally.  But please contact us before ordering to arrange for international shipping.
Steeplecab Loco - LB2
Approx L=144mm W=70mm H=134mm

To suit either 32mm or 45mm gauge. Use your own chassis or or choose ours for a perfect match
Click here to download the build instructions document (.pdf)
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Deep Chassis Side Add-On - DCSA1
A pair of deeper profile chassis side rails for use with either our 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive chassis. These just replace the standard parts in the BECK 1 kit above
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For both 32mm and 45mm - £3.00
Open Cab Add-On - OCA1
The parts necessary to add to the Loco Body kit LB1 above to make up the loco an open cabbed version -   These components replace the parts in the standard LB1
For both 32mm and 45mm - £4-00
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Deluxe Battery Electric Chassis Kit
Similar to our original BECK 1 but with the added features of detailed suspension, brake detailing and  inspection holes to give your fitters easy access in the field to the brake gear.
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Approx L=143mm W=58mm H=65mm
Click here to download the build instructions document (.pdf)
A photo of the Contractors Loco, this one was second off the production line.
Click here to download the build instructions (.pdf)
(Please note, this set of instructions is currently a 'work in progress' that cover the main build steps. But if you need more advice please contact us )
Click here to download the build instructions document (.pdf)
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'GORDON' Loco Kit
This started out as challenge to fit a loco body to an old Triang/Novo Big Big 0-4-0 chassis, but you asked for a chassis to fit the loco. So we've designed one to suit
The loco body kit includes glazed windows and mesh for the radiator grill.
The chassis is 4 wheel drive and includes motor, battery box and forward and reverse switch. All you need to add is paint and glue and a little bit of soldering.

Either together or individually the body and chassis kits are ideal for customising using your imagination and a few items from your 'bits' box
Click here to download the chassis build instructions document (.pdf)
Wittenberg Schafer Loco

This attractive industrial locomotive was launched at the National Garden Railway Show 07/04/2018
It incorporates its own 4 wheel drive chassis

Approximate dimensions - Height above rail 147mm, Width 73mm, Length 148mm
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Click here to download the build instructions document (.pdf)
Approx L=160mm over buffer beams, W=70mm