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This is a detailed model of the 2-6-4T loco built by Kitson's in 1904 for the Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway in North Staffordshire.

The locomotive features twin channel radio control for speed and direction. The boiler is internally gas fired, fitted with water filling system as standard. The lubricator is of the displacement type and has an underfloor blow-down valve. It is possible to refill the boiler and the lubricator whilst the engine is in steam. The radio control is 40MHz and both transmitter and locomotive have rechargeable batteries. A battery charger is supplied as standard.

The locomotive body is of etched brass construction and features many brass castings. The cab roof lifts to allow easy access to the water and lubricator fillers. The loco is supplied in all black livery circa1930s or LMS "crimson lake" livery of the 1920s. This model is of showcase standard but is designed for frequent running for your pleasure.

 

Length over frames:

390mm

Height to top of cab:

152mm

Width:

118mm

Scale:

Approx 16mm but also 'G' scale compatible.

Gauge:

32mm ( '0' gauge) or 45mm ( '1' gauge).

Boiler:

2 1/8" dia. internally gas fired, centre flue type, fitted with safety valve in dome and pressure gauge in cab.

 Lubrication:

Displacement type with underfloor drain.

Wheels:

36mm dia. disc type, uninsulated. Insulated can be supplied at no extra cost.

Radio:

40MHz FM - rechargeable batteries supplied as standard with charger.

Colours:

All black as running in the 1930s or LMS "crimson lake" (unlined) as running in the 1920s.

Min. radius curves:

4'6"