A detailed model of the French Nord Chapelon's Nord 4-6-2 Locomotive and tender
A detailed model of the French Nord Chapelon's Nord 4-6-2 Locomotive and tender

BY ASTER FOR FULGUREX, CA. 1989

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A detailed model of the French Nord Chapelon's Nord 4-6-2 Locomotive and tender
by Aster for Fulgurex, ca. 1989
in 1 scale, live steam model, factory finished in Nord chocolate brown, marked with road No. 3.1192 and stamped B004 under the footplate, fitted three-wick spirit lamp, internally-fired boiler, twin safety valves, sight glass, pressure gauge, regulator, blower and screw reverse, the chassis fitted with four double-acting cylinders, axle-driven pump, six sprung driving wheels, hinged coupling rods and brake gear. Other details include dummy speedometer, pumps, pipework, route indicator and rivet work, the tender fitted with fuel and water tanks, needle valve control and hand pump. In the original box with all operation manuals. (2)

Lot Essay

This model of the French Nord 4-6-2 (231) Chapelon's Nord Locomotive No. 3.1192 and four-axle Bogie Tender No. 38040 of 1936, is preserved in the French Railway Museum at Mulhouse.

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