A fine exhibition quality model of a 7 1/4 gauge Great Western Railway Beyer Goods 0-6-0 locomotive and tender No.337, built by David Aitken from the original drawings and patterns created from an original full size engine, fine cab detail replicating the original engine in every detail with wooden planked floor, the copper boiler having fittings including two scale water gauges, brass protector frames, gauges, lever operated sliding firebox doors, safety, blower, lubricators, brake, clack and blowdown valves, chassis details include working leaf springs, twin inside cylinders and valve gear, fine quality cab detail including condensing coil for the hydrostatic lubricator in roof, cab controlled drain cocks with associated pipework, lubricators, hand and steam brake gear, injector and whistle, further detail includes connecting rods, fine riveting, vacuum hoses, steps, hand and lamp irons, the 2500 gallon tender No.1273 Swindon Works January 1898 is fitted with water scoop, tool boxes, hand operated brake gear to axles, hand feed pump, finished in Great Western Railway green and black lined livery with polished brightwork, 193cm long, the cab 30cm wide. Boiler History: None available (un-steamed). Illustrated on pages 62 and 63 of A Train is for Life. This is believed to be the only known model of this locomotive in the world.
A fine exhibition quality model of a 7 1/4 gauge Great Western Railway Beyer Goods 0-6-0 locomotive and tender No.337, built by David Aitken from the original drawings and patterns created from an original full size engine, fine cab detail replicating the original engine in every detail with wooden planked floor, the copper boiler having fittings including two scale water gauges, brass protector frames, gauges, lever operated sliding firebox doors, safety, blower, lubricators, brake, clack and blowdown valves, chassis details include working leaf springs, twin inside cylinders and valve gear, fine quality cab detail including condensing coil for the hydrostatic lubricator in roof, cab controlled drain cocks with associated pipework, lubricators, hand and steam brake gear, injector and whistle, further detail includes connecting rods, fine riveting, vacuum hoses, steps, hand and lamp irons, the 2500 gallon tender No.1273 Swindon Works January 1898 is fitted with water scoop, tool boxes, hand operated brake gear to axles, hand feed pump, finished in Great Western Railway green and black lined livery with polished brightwork, 193cm long, the cab 30cm wide. Boiler History: None available (un-steamed). Illustrated on pages 62 and 63 of A Train is for Life. This is believed to be the only known model of this locomotive in the world.
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