3 inch scale Atkinson undertype steam wagon

In 2002 we sold a 3 inch Atkinson which had won a Gold Medal and the Hughes Trophy at the Sandown Model Engineering Exhibition in 2000 - a superb model, it's taken us nearly twenty years to find anything approaching, let alone surpassing it.

However, we think this one does just that - an impeccably built engine, the work of a prolific, highly talented engineer responsible for an impressive tally of stationary engines, locomotives and road vehicles.

A few of examples of his work which have passed through our hands in recent times include an open crank hopper-cooled engine, horizontal twin IC engine, vertical compound steam engine, vertical twin IC engine, seven cylinder radial engine and a seven cylinder "Monosoupape" rotary engine - all built to the same, superb standard.

Unsteamed from new, the Atkinson is in "ex-works" condition throughout. Fit and finish of all parts is excellent, the builder displaying equal facility in metal and woodwork.

Update - January 2024

The boiler had an initial twice working pressure test at 200psi for 100psi working back in 2022, with new certification issued for a repeat test at 150psi in recent days. Water feed is by hand and mechanical pump - the injector's more show than go.