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1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller - stock code 11773

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1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
1 inch scale "Minnie" convertible steam roller
A 1 inch scale steam roller, based on Len Mason's popular "Minnie" agricultural engine design.

An older model, rather quirkily built with plastic tube around the front roll as a representation of steel tyres and complete with a set of front wheels with axle and perch bracket for conversion to a light tractor.

Painting is of the garish "primary school paintbox" tendency - it would make a worthwhile project to strip, clean and repaint.

The engine turns over freely and has a certain vintage charm of its own. Rarely modelled in any scale, it's always nice to see a steam roller - regular readers will know that we're fans of these machines in all scales up to full size!

scale 1 inch
length/inches 21 1/2
width/inches 8
height/inches 11 1/2
weight/kg 12 1/2
wheel material steel
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
CE mark n/a non-commercial
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1