This locomotive kit is etched on 0.018" Brass for the body, 0.028" Brass for the chassis and tender, and 0.020" Nickel Silver for the valve gear and coupling rods. The kit is designed to be soldered together for the main parts, but the white metal fittings could be glued into position if required with a bonding agent of your choice. Sprung buffers with a brass base and steel heads are provided in the kit.

The chassis has ample spacers for strength and adequate size bearings for the axles to run in. The brake gear is etched in 0.028" brass including the brake shoes and rods. The casting's for the sand boxes etc., are cast in white metal. However, the whistle is in brass. The cylinders are cast in white metal and have brass studs cast in them for fitting to the chassis. The chassis can be compensated if required, all the parts being supplied. Various motors can be fitted with the motor body hidden in the firebox.

The body of the locomotive has rivet detail on the buffer beams, the smoke box has a riveted overlay, some of the rivets have to be punched out by the builder. The boiler is a brass tube, which is cut to length for you. All the casting's are in white metal, the cab has an etched backhead plate with an etched fire door. A one piece cast backhead is available on request.

The Fowler 3500 gallon tender can be built with or without the side panel, with or without rivet detail. It also has two types of front bulkhead, giving the option of coal doors. Separate half round beading is supplied for the side and rear of the tank. White metal casting's for the brake standard, dome and water filler are included, along with the axle boxes which are plastic. The chassis is a separate unit and can also be compensated on two axles if required, all parts being supplied. This also has etched brake arms, shoes and brake rods. The kit comes with wire, tube, handrail knobs, screws and nuts along with a comprehensive set of assembly instructions all in a box large enough to house the finished locomotive.