3 1/2 inch gauge "Tich" 0-4-0T

A venerable example of LBSC's "Tich" 0-4-0T, built as the large-boiler, superheated variant.

The engine was obviously built for, and has seen, much use over the years. There are substantial chunks of lead ballasting the chassis and wear evident in the motionwork and valve gear; paintwork has a lovely faded patina, the much oiled brightwork has gently tarnished over the years.

It could be cleaned up considerably - the paint would come up with a drop of turps and linseed, the motionwork would come back bright with a little paraffin, Scotchbrite and some elbow grease.

But we really wouldn't bother - it would be a shame to lose what is probably sixty years of history. The engine needs a quiet retirement on a well-sited shelf, a reminder of what model engineering was all about in the immediate post-war years!