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3 1/2 inch gauge LMS "Coronation" No.46229 "Duchess of Hamilton" - stock code 11300

A 3 1/2 inch gauge LMS "Coronation", originally outshopped in 1938 as No.6229 "Duchess of Hamilton" in grey livery, it was renumbered 46229 at nationalisation. At the same time 27 of the 38 Duchesses were painted in a blue livery, which lasted until 1955, following which all were repainted into British Railways locomotive green.

A commercially built locomotive - supplied new by Silver Crest Models in 2020, it remains in unsteamed condition.

gauge 3 1/2 inch
length/inches 37 + 18
width/inches 7
height/inches 10
weight/kg 49
wheel material cast iron
valve type piston
valve gear Walschaerts
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
year built 2020
boiler maker Silver Crest Models
CE mark yes
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
safety valve(s) 4
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump axle
hand pump 1