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1 1/2 inch scale part-built Allchin castings traction engine - stock code 4353

One of a pair of Allchins started in the 1980s by an engineering company as "fill in" work between other jobs. Work completed to date is to a good standard and comprises:

  • Hornplates
  • Flywheel
  • Machined cylinder block and trunk guide
  • Set of machined gears, including final drive and differential
  • Front axle
  • Rear hubs
  • Winch drum
  • Chimney with cap
  • Flanged tender sides

In addition there is a silver soldered copper boiler by Bishop Richardson with maker's test certificate, a large quantity of unmachined castings, front and rear spokes, steering chains, winch cable, construction manual and a complete set of drawings.

scale 1 1/2 inch & smaller