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4 inch Foster traction engine - stock code 1620

A well-engineered of a Foster 2-speed traction engine, steel boiler with current insurance company certificate to February 2003.

The engine is fitted with crankshaft driven boiler feed pump with bypass, injector and water lifter for filling the tender. Two speed with rubber-tyred wheels, screw-down brake and a winch fitted behind nearside rear wheel.

The Foster in 4 inch scale make a robust, powerful engine which is particularly easy to drive and fire.

Length 72 inches
Weight approx. 1/2 ton in working order

scale 4 inch