In contrast the plastic water tank and wooden coal box are ill-conceived and clumsily executed - truly horrible, we'd throw them away, repaint the chassis and start afresh!
The truck rolls freely, it requires either footrests or running boards.
There is further information and a specification for the truck on Ride on Railway's excellent website here.
| gauge | 5 inch |
| length/inches | 31 |
| width/inches | 10 |
| height/inches | 14 |
| weight/kg | 15 |
| wheel material | steel |
| axlebox type | plain bearing |
| body material | steel |
| chassis material | steel, welded |