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A well engineered 5in. gauge model of the L.N.E.R. Class A3 4-6-2 locomotive and tender no.2750 'Papyrus' -- 14 x 74in. (35.5 x 188cm.) With brazed and riveted copper boiler with fittings including twin water gauges, pressure gauges, safety, blower whistle, injector, clack and steam brake valves. Chassis details include twin outside cylinders with Walchaert's valve gear, fluted motion, footplate controlled draincocks, ratchet operated lubricator, eccentric operated feed pump and by-pass, steam operated brake gear, whistle, injector, working leaf springs to trailing axle, dummy lubricators, steps, hand and lamp irons and other details. Tender details include hand feed pump, hand operated brake gear, water cock, steps, hand and lamp irons and lamp. Finished in finely lined green LNER livery and lining. Glazed showcase (one pane of glass cracked, and some old damage) with track
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