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We are proud to announce the GWR 15xx build kit. A fully machined, bolt-together, kit model produced by Silver Crest models and sold exclusively in Australia by British LIve Steam.
It is a substantial tank engine with two outside cylinders and Walschaerts valve gear. The kit is divided into 6 sub-kits, delivered together. It is suitable for the novice builder who will benefit from illustrated assembly instructions and a video of renouned engineer Mike Pavie building the kit from start to finish.
The kit is delivered fully painted in the livery of your choice. The model is also available ready-to-run on request.
Boilers are silver soldered and UKCA marked. All components benefit from a 5 year warranty.
We offer stage payment plans (or Lay by) on all of our locomotives and for any of our pre-order trains we only require a deposit to secure your locomotive in the production batch. Contact us to discuss payment plans. Alternatively you can use the below form to place your order with a holding deposit or payment in full.
All ten locomotives of the class were constructed in 1949 at Swindon and entered service on the Western Region of British Railways. They were employed on heavy shunting duties at London Paddington. Numbers 1501/2/9 were later sold to the National Coal Board for use in collieries. The 15xx was turned out in different liveries including lined black and NCB maroon.
Part 1 Complete frame assembly including stretchers ,buffers , couplings, horn blocks, motion plates and cross beams.
Part 2 Wheel assemblies including springing and coupling rods axle pump eccentric and strap, Lubricator with eccentric and operating rod. and axle pump.
Part 3 Complete cylinder assemblies including crossheads , guide bars and connecting rods. Steam and exhaust pipes. Drain cocks, brake gear including operating cylinder.
Part 4 Valve gear, weighshaft, cab footplate, reversing lever and reach rod, drain cock linkages, operating handle and rods. Smoke box and chimney.
Part 5 Boiler complete with all fittings, superheater and outer cladding sheets. Grate and ash pan.
Part 6 Side tanks, cab and bunker, engine pipe work.
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We offer stage payment plans (or Lay by) on all of our locomotives and for any of our pre-order trains we only require a deposit to secure your locomotive in the production batch. Contact us to discuss payment plans. Alternatively you can use the below form to place your order with a holding deposit or payment in full.
