Description

Scratch-Built 5-Inch Gauge King Arthur “Merlin” Locomotive

Superbly scratch-built 5-inch gauge King Arthur “Merlin” locomotive, constructed from works drawings with patterns personally made for the castings.

This is an excellent runner, engineered and built to a very high standard. A powerful and reliable locomotive, ideal for week-in, week-out running at your local club.

The locomotive has plenty of power and is capable of hauling a large number of passengers, making it an excellent choice for Sunday running or busy club days.

A superbly built and impressive locomotive that would be a credit to any collection or railway club.

Locomotive construction

1. Silver soldered copper boiler with stainless steel superheaters
2. Twin axle pump  with bypass valve
3. Tender Hand Pump
4. Rivet to Rivet detail.
5. steam injector.
6. Mechanical oil Lubricator
7. Mechanical cylinder drain cocks
8. twin safety valves
9. slide valves
10. twin bogie tender
11. whistle
12. steam operated brakes