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5 inch gauge "Midlander" parts - stock code 3328

An early stage 7 1/4 inch gauge battery electric shunter to the "Midlander" design published in Engineering in Miniature some years ago, based on the Talyllyn locomotive.

From the same workshop that turned out the "Minnie" I sold recently, this project comprises:

  • Fabricated steel box chassis

  • Wheels and axleboxes

  • Electric motor (ex Sinclair C5)

  • New HPC reduction gearbox

  • Sprockets and chain

  • Assorted suspension parts, hornstays etc

  • Set of construction articles

In addition there are parts for bogies suitable for a driving truck, complete with drawings.

gauge 5 inch