1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine

A "barn find" 1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine, built to Bill Highes' popular "Royal Chester" design.

In immensely grubby condition with light surface rust to all brightwork, faded paintwork and a bent fairlead bracket. However - and despite initial impressions - underneath is a nicely made model, the fit and finish of motionwork and gearing was originally done to a high standard.

The engine turns over stiffly, although without tight spots - the cylinder and valve chest covers need to be removed to check, clean and thoroughly lubricate the moving parts within, we suspect it would be an engine transformed.

Complete with a handful of spuds for the back wheels.