The work of a retired engineer, the man was something of a steam wagon aficianado - in addition to the J-type he had just started another Foden, with a 3 inch scale Clayton undertype nearing completion on the bench.
The rolling chassis is well-advanced, with vulcanized rubber tyres, Ackerman steering gear and a beautifully made brass water tank fitted.
The cylinder block has been fully machined and assembled with covers and trunk guides, crankshaft is part machined.
scale | 3 inch |
length/inches | 43 |
width/inches | 22 1/2 |
height/inches | 21 |
wheel material | cast iron |
cylinder material | cast iron |
valve type | slide |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered |