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A well-made example of Martin Evans' "Springbok" design for an LNER B1, comprising:

• Rolling chassis, wheels accurately quartered and dowelled, front bogie complete, coupling rods fitted

• Gunmetal piston valve cylinders machined and fitted, complete with pistons, valves, rods, guide bars and crossheads

• Cab

• Running boards

• 80% complete tender

• Sundry small parts, including twin ram mechanical lubricator, dome, brake components, buffers etc

The chassis pushes along very freely, work to date is to a good standard. It comes with a complete set of the "Model Engineer" articles detailing construction (73 issues in total) and a new set of drawings.

This must be one of Evans' most popular designs - many have been built, they make up into a large, powerful engine. Castings are available from both Reeves and Blackgates.

Length
Locomotive 39 inches
Tender 26 inches