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5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0 - stock code 11229

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5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0
A 5 inch gauge LNER O1 2-8-0, designed by Thompson for freight work and introduced from 1944. The restrictions imposed by the war at that time meant that the O1 was classfied as a "rebuild" of the First World War era Class 04 "ROD" 2-8-0 - in reality, little remained of the original locomotive once finished.

Work to date is to a good standard - underneath the muck is a well-built locomotive chassis which runs nicely on air in both directions, along with a tender chassis.

Reeves 2000 stock parts and castings the for O1 to Martin Evans' "Nigel Gresley" design, as ever Model Engineers Laser can supply a comprehensive range of profiled steel and brass components to assist with the build.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 41 + 24
width/inches 11
height/inches 15
weight/kg 46
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type pole