A fine exhibition quality 7 1/4 inch gauge model of the Great Western Railway Class 3700 4-4-0 tender locomotive No.3440 'City of Truro', built by David Aitken to the design of the original by George Jackson Churchward, with brazed superheated copper boiler, fittings including water gauge with shut off lever, pressure gauges, safety, blower and clack valves, two whistles, the fine quality cab detail including condensing coil for the hydrostatic lubricator in the roof, regulator connected with lubricator valve, bell system, seats, drip oil feeds, lever operated fire doors, vacuum brake, control and reverse lever, chassis detail including twin inside cylinders with Stephenson's link reverse, mechanical lubricator, sand boxes, working leaf springs, rivet detail and brake gear, the tender with plaque ‘1506’ 'Swindon Works May 1903', 3000 gallon design with water valves and water level gauge, water scoop, detailed rivet work, toolboxes, vents, water cocks, hand feed pump, brake gear, steps, handrails and lamp irons, finished in lined Great Western green and black lined livery with venetian red chassis, 225cm long, 31cm wide. Boiler History: None available (has been steamed). Illustrated on pages 34 and 35 of A Train is for Life.
A fine exhibition quality 7 1/4 inch gauge model of the Great Western Railway Class 3700 4-4-0 tender locomotive No.3440 'City of Truro', built by David Aitken to the design of the original by George Jackson Churchward, with brazed superheated copper boiler, fittings including water gauge with shut off lever, pressure gauges, safety, blower and clack valves, two whistles, the fine quality cab detail including condensing coil for the hydrostatic lubricator in the roof, regulator connected with lubricator valve, bell system, seats, drip oil feeds, lever operated fire doors, vacuum brake, control and reverse lever, chassis detail including twin inside cylinders with Stephenson's link reverse, mechanical lubricator, sand boxes, working leaf springs, rivet detail and brake gear, the tender with plaque ‘1506’ 'Swindon Works May 1903', 3000 gallon design with water valves and water level gauge, water scoop, detailed rivet work, toolboxes, vents, water cocks, hand feed pump, brake gear, steps, handrails and lamp irons, finished in lined Great Western green and black lined livery with venetian red chassis, 225cm long, 31cm wide. Boiler History: None available (has been steamed). Illustrated on pages 34 and 35 of A Train is for Life.
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
