9465
A well-advanced 5 inch gauge model of a Peckett "Gamecock" class 0-4-0 saddle tank. Built to 2 1/4 inch scale, it's an exceptionally rare model built to a particularly good standard.
Work to date comprises chassis with wheels, axles, eccentric straps and sheaves, lifting links and weighshaft complete with pole reverser in cab. Cast iron cylinders are complete with valve chests - there is one piston rod with crosshead, coupling and connecting rods along with flycranks remain to be made.
Boiler is in copper, silver soldered - plates are neatly flanged, solder has penetrated well and is neatly done.
Complete with a set of drawings and box of machined parts, including four beautifully made dumb buffers.
Stock code |
9465 |
Gauge |
5 inch |
Length/inches |
28 |
Width/inches |
13 |
Height/inches |
20 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
gunmetal |
Valve gear |
Stephensons |
Reverser type |
pole |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a - non-commercial |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
1 |
Date out |
Mar-21 |