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Branch Line Passenger Tank
PROTOTYPE. This class of 12 locos built by the Great Eastern Railway from 1909 were designed by S.D. Holden for working branch line light passenger services. They were the first GER tank engines to feature the more modern 'Second Generation Design' details most noticeably the large side windowed cabs. They were quickly dubbed 'Crystal Palace Tanks' or 'Tomato Houses' when three migrated to Scotland.
They also found a niche when the GER began push-pull or 'motor' train operation with these engines. Five of the class were fitted with compressed air-operated control system.
KIT. The main body components are etched in brass. All of the chassis and some of the body components are in nickel silver. Provision is made for sprung radial trucks. The cab interior is well detailed and alternative components are provided to cover significant changes to class members until last withdrawal in 1948. The instructions are very comprehensive.
| Kit Reference Code CL - F7 |
Kit Price £280.00 |
I recommend my own 1833 motor and 40/1 gear set.
More Information About Motors
2 Sets 4'10", 15 spoke driving wheels (Slater's Catalogue Number 7858GE),
2 Sets 3'6", 10 spoke bogie wheels (Slater's Catalogue Number 7842),
Slater’s Plastikard, Old Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2ER, Telephone 01629 734053, Fax 01629 732235.
More Information About Wheels
If these are desired as an alternative to the wire wiper pickups that are included in the kit. I would recommend the type produced by Slater's and provision is made in the kit chassis for fitting these (Slater's Cat No 7157).
More Information About Pickup Systems
Kit - £280 + Motor/Gears - £45 + Slaters Wheels - £96 = £421.00
