12977
Built between 1948 and 1949, the C62 was the fastest passenger-hauling steam locomotive to run in Japan, in 1954 breaking the world speed record for the fastest narrow-gauge steam locomotive.
The C62 model was first released by Aster in 1978 as a headline feature of their first catalogue, at that time supplied with a coal-fired boiler. However, the model proved so popular that two subsequent batches were produced, firstly in 1991 with a boiler that could be converted between spirit and coal firing, and later in 2003, convertible between coal and gas.
This example is from the 1991 batch, currently configured for spirit-firing but convertible to coal-firing with the addition of a grate.
We've issued new hydraulic and steam certificates, it runs well in both directions.
Includes free UK shipping.
Stock code |
12977 |
Gauge |
45mm |
Length/inches |
19 + 11.5 |
Width/inches |
4.5 |
Height/inches |
5.5 |
Weight/Kg |
8 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
brass |
Valve type |
slide |
Valve gear |
Walschaerts |
Reverser type |
pole |
Boiler maker |
Aster |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a - pre-2002 |
Year built |
1991 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
2 |
Whistle |
yes |
Hand pump |
1 |
Mechanical pump |
1 |
Date out |
Jan-26 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
08-Jul-29 |
Steam test valid to |
23-Jan-27 |