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Part-built freelance traction engine to Len Mason's "Minnie" design. Work to date comprises:

• Copper boiler, brazed and silver soldered construction

• Hornplates

• Wheels

• Complete set of gearing

• Cylinder block machined, piston, valve and regulator fitted

• Smokebox, perch bracket & front axle

• Flywheel machined

• Crankshaft machined and fitted

• Connecting rod part machined, complete with split big end bearings

• Rear axle and winch drum

There is a quantity of part-machined components and castings, including:

• Eccentric straps

• Water pump

• Chimney and base

• Firehole door

• Grate

There is a complete set of drawings in good condition and a well-thumbed copy of the Mason book detailing construction.

Length 16 inches