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An excellent 4 inch scale model of a Burrell 8nhp "Scenic Showmans" double crank compound road locomotive. Based on the last Burrell Showmans to be built, No.4092 in 1930 using the well-regarded Live Steam Models drawings with professionally-built boiler by Ward's of Sheffield.

Steel boiler with expanded in copper tubes. Fusible plug in firebox. Twin Ramsbottom-type safety valves with brass chimneys. Boiler feed by pump geared down from crankshaft and injector, both drawing from interconnected bellytanks and tender. The tender has a sight level glass and drain cock.

Twin cylinder, double crank compound engine with simpling valve mounted on the tiller-type regulator. Drain cocks operated from footplate. Mechanical cylinder lubricator, the block carries a very effective steam siren and governor.

Three speed transmission with differential, screwdown brakes to flywheel and rear wheels. Winch mounted behind nearside rear wheel, with fairleads mounted on the tender.

Twin dynamo electrical setup as per the prototype Scenic Showmans engines, generating 110V. Voltmeter and ammeter on switchboard at front, with knife switch providing power to auxiliary power take-off on screw terminals.

The engine is road-registered with a V5 document and has a custom-built galvanised twin-axle road-trailer with winch, allowing easy one-man loading and unloading.

Length 88 inches
Height 47 inches (top of chimney)
Weight 17 cwt