16mm Scale Freelance Battery Electric

This is a plastic acrylic kit designed to run on 32mm  track. It is based on the former Bowaters Paper Railway Battery Electric 'The Tank' and is a freelance design.

Comes complete with chassis from IP Engineering and Accucraft couplings. The kit is also available without these items.

Please note, the kit does not contain the wiring, any required switches, batteries and RC equipment as standard. We can supply a Locoremote WiFi controller for certain models on request.

Instructions

View the kit's instructions here:- Click here

Production and Delivery

Bowaters Models kits are produced to order in batches, although from time to time they may be available from stock. Standard production is in Acrylic. 

At present the estimated time for production and delivery upon placing an order with Bowaters Models is 4-6 weeks. To secure production, payment is required in full at the time of placing your order. UPDATED APRIL 2026.

Review our Terms & Conditions for production on the Bowaters Models website.

Postage

Postage is applied at checkout depending on order size. For international orders shipping is at cost. Please note any local import duty or taxes that may be applied on delivery are the buyer's responsibility.