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An early stage project to build a 1 1/2 inch scale traction engine, believed by the previous owner to be a Ransome. I say believed because there are no drawings with it and, with a 90 degree twin cylinder crank, I can't match it up to a full-size engine - I'd be grateful if any Ransome experts could offer any further information.

The work done so far is to a good standard and comprises:

Smokebox, perch bracket, front axle and wheels
Chimney with cap and spark arrester
Gear guards
Crankshaft complete with high and low speed gears
Tender sides flanged
Hornplates
Rear wheel rims turned from solid
Second shaft gear cut and broached
Final drive gear and winch drum blank
Box of assorted bits including eccentric sheave and strap, connecting rod etc.

Rear wheel 9 1/2 inches
Front wheel 5 1/2 inches
Flywheel 6 inches