This Locomotive kit is etched on 0.018" brass for the loco and tender body and 0.028" N/S for the loco chassis and 0.028 brass for the tender chassis. The cylinders, connecting rods and coupling rods are etched on 0.018" nickel silver. The kit is designed to be soldered together using 180/145 degree solder for the main parts and 70 degree low melt solder for the small detail parts. A bonding agent of your choice can be used to secure the white metal casting's if preferred.

The chassis is assembled using the slot and tab method, it has ample spacers for rigidity and large bearings for the axles to run in. Double layered etched springs give strength and detail to both sides and the brake shoes embrace the brake arms as on the prototype. The brake detail follows our usual practice for L.M.S. loco's having etched pull rods, it can also be adjusted for wheel clearance. Two cast brake cylinders are also supplied complete with the necessary rods which attach to the brake arms.

The steam cylinders are etched and have been designed for removal from the body for maintenance purposes along with the motion plates. The slide bars are etched on nickel silver along with the crosshead, the piston rod is made from a N/S rod. White metal casting's have been supplied for the cylinder end covers along with cast sand boxes and fillers. We have also supplied etched balance weights for the driving wheels which could be glued in position.

Compensation is of course supplied in the kit for the loco and tender so that the builder has the choice of building a rigid or compensated chassis. The bogie is of simple design, it has sprung down thrust to help stabilize it on the track, guard irons of course are also supplied.

The body has rivet detail to be popped out by the builder, some parts fitted by the slot and tab method. The smoke box is turned on the boiler tube with an etched overlay having rivet detail. A cast white metal chimney is supplied, along with a dome safety valve smoke box door, also included is a brass whistle to enhance the model, all other casting's are in white metal. The firebox wrapper has tags that locate in the footplate, this centralizes the unit making sure it is located correctly. An etched removable backhead with separate fittings are also supplied along with a cast screw reverse gearbox.

The sturdy 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 and a comprehensive set of assembly instructions and a box large enough to house the finished locomotive. Note, this locomotive kit can also be supplied with a Deeley tender or the Fowler/Deeley hybrid tender. Please Email your requirements for more information on tenders available.