The Short Wheelbase Trucks are used for the transport of minerals and coal. Their short wheelbase allows them to traverse the sharper bends more easily than longer trucks, and their short height makes them ideal for use in mine tunnels.
Personality[]
Sentient trucks fall into the category of Troublesome Trucks.
Technical Details[]
Basis[]
The models used for these trucks were built from Tenmille kits of a freelance short wheelbase open wagon design. Although intended for narrow gauge 16mm scale, the models would be rescaled to Gauge 1 and regauged to standard gauge for use on the show. The kit is described as "a freelance design but typical of NG railway practice".
The wagons bear a resemblance to the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway open wagon, scaled up accordingly.
Types of truck design:
Livery[]
These trucks are most commonly painted black, brown or grey.
Appearances[]
Trivia[]
- In the second series episode, Percy's Predicament, one of the trucks at the quarry has The Spiteful Brake Van's unused angry face mask.
- One of these trucks had raised buffers to accommodate certain engines and rolling stock.
Merchandise[]
- Ertl Company (cancelled)
- TrackMaster (discontinued)
- Push Along (discontinued)
- Motorized (discontinued)
- Motorized Railway (discontinued)
- Collectible Railway (discontinued)
- Adventures (discontinued)