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Part-built chassis for a 3 1/2 inch gauge "Virginia" by LBSC, comprising:

Bar frames complete
Driving/coupled wheels complete with axles, eccentric sheaves, axleboxes, crankpins
Coupling/connecting rods complete and fitted
Motion bracket with expansion links
Cylinders machined and fitted to frames, complete with pistons and rods

Box of machined parts, including

Valve chests, valve chest covers, slide valves and buckles
Twin axle pumps

The engine has been built to a good standard, the chassis pushes along easily without tight spots in the motion. There is residual marking blue on many components (it shows up in the photographs but isn't dirt!)

In addition there is a complete set of drawings and a copy of the LBSC book "Building Virginia".

Length 24 inches