Work to date includes erected frames, machined cylinder block, eccentric straps and wheels; there is a quantity of unmachined castings and a nicely made silver soldered boiler, neatly flanged and with good solder penetration.
Rather rare these days in 3 1/2 inch gauge - we more often see the 5 inch gauge version (and one or two 7 1/4 inch gauge examples) - we sold a super one way back in 2003, there are pictures in the archive if you need some inspiration.
Complete with drawings and booklet about the prototype engine.
| gauge | 5 inch |
| wheel material | cast iron |
| valve type | slide |
| valve gear | Stephensons |
| boiler number | 021 TVM 5-80 |
| CE mark | n/a pre-2002 |
| boiler type | locomotive |
| boiler material | copper |
| boiler construction | silver soldered |