A very fine exhibition quality 7¼ inch gauge model of the Sir William Stanier London Midland and Scottish Railway Pacific 4-6-2 LMS locomotive and tender No 6230 Duchess of Buccleuch, an accurate replication of the original engine in every detail and was built according to the drawings of Crewe and took approximately ten years to build. It was built by the famous model engineer Mr Harry Powell of Crewe with paintwork and lettering by Louis Raper. This magnificent model is fitted with a fully brazed and riveted super-heated copper boiler with Belpaire firebox and all normal fittings including safety valves, regulator, blower, whistle, brake, injector and blowdown valves, incorporating full external detailing and smoke deflectors. Fine scale cab fittings including wheel reverse gear, lever operated sliding fire-doors, drain cocks and ejector levers, pressure gauges, twin water sight glasses, hardwood plank floor with steel panel and scale checker plate, a wealth of classic fittings. Chassis with twin outside cylinders fitted with Walschaerts valve gear and two inside cylinders, scale twin ratchet lubricators, brass lubrication boxes, drain-cocks, sanding gear, working steam brakes, leaf springs and beautifully finished wheels, fluted motion, exceptional external detailing, smoke deflector plates; these were later fitted to all the class. Tender details include 4000 gallon Type II plaque, handbrake, water pick-up control, steam mechanical coal pusher with cylinder guides and lifting eyes. The model finished in traditional LMS lined maroon livery. Length 287cm. Cab width 35cm. The Stanier Duchess Class designated 7P throughout Great Britain were ostensibly Princess Coronation Class locomotives which were nicknamed Duchesses and many of both of the combined classes carried streamlining in the pre-and-immediately post-war period. They hauled the heaviest express trains from Euston through to Scotland including The Royal Scott and earlier Coronation services. One of the class was sent to the USA for the World Fair of 1939 in its streamlined form. All the class were withdrawn in 1965 and three remain in preservation. Sir William Stanier FRS. Chief Mechanical Engineer of the LMS at the company Crewe works. Harry Powell worked all his life at Crewe locomotive works, he was a Master Coppersmith and chief of the copper-shop at Crewe. He was a multi award-winning model engineer and regarded by most as the best ever. He was supported by his brother Norman and his best friend Louis Raper, also one of the top model engineers of the period. This locomotive is the sister engine to the locomotive sold by Dreweatts in April 2012, Lot 14, which formed part of The Salem Collection of Model Locomotive which were brought back from Switzerland to be sold in Newbury. Price realised £140,000 plus buyer's premium. Provenance: The late Ted Martin Collection. Oxfordshire. No Boiler History available. BOILER HISTORY DISCLAIMER Please Note: All boiler history records and references made in this catalogue are made for guidance only and the auctioneers are not able to convey any guarantees or warranty as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition.
A very fine exhibition quality 7¼ inch gauge model of the Sir William Stanier London Midland and Scottish Railway Pacific 4-6-2 LMS locomotive and tender No 6230 Duchess of Buccleuch, an accurate replication of the original engine in every detail and was built according to the drawings of Crewe and took approximately ten years to build. It was built by the famous model engineer Mr Harry Powell of Crewe with paintwork and lettering by Louis Raper. This magnificent model is fitted with a fully brazed and riveted super-heated copper boiler with Belpaire firebox and all normal fittings including safety valves, regulator, blower, whistle, brake, injector and blowdown valves, incorporating full external detailing and smoke deflectors. Fine scale cab fittings including wheel reverse gear, lever operated sliding fire-doors, drain cocks and ejector levers, pressure gauges, twin water sight glasses, hardwood plank floor with steel panel and scale checker plate, a wealth of classic fittings. Chassis with twin outside cylinders fitted with Walschaerts valve gear and two inside cylinders, scale twin ratchet lubricators, brass lubrication boxes, drain-cocks, sanding gear, working steam brakes, leaf springs and beautifully finished wheels, fluted motion, exceptional external detailing, smoke deflector plates; these were later fitted to all the class. Tender details include 4000 gallon Type II plaque, handbrake, water pick-up control, steam mechanical coal pusher with cylinder guides and lifting eyes. The model finished in traditional LMS lined maroon livery. Length 287cm. Cab width 35cm. The Stanier Duchess Class designated 7P throughout Great Britain were ostensibly Princess Coronation Class locomotives which were nicknamed Duchesses and many of both of the combined classes carried streamlining in the pre-and-immediately post-war period. They hauled the heaviest express trains from Euston through to Scotland including The Royal Scott and earlier Coronation services. One of the class was sent to the USA for the World Fair of 1939 in its streamlined form. All the class were withdrawn in 1965 and three remain in preservation. Sir William Stanier FRS. Chief Mechanical Engineer of the LMS at the company Crewe works. Harry Powell worked all his life at Crewe locomotive works, he was a Master Coppersmith and chief of the copper-shop at Crewe. He was a multi award-winning model engineer and regarded by most as the best ever. He was supported by his brother Norman and his best friend Louis Raper, also one of the top model engineers of the period. This locomotive is the sister engine to the locomotive sold by Dreweatts in April 2012, Lot 14, which formed part of The Salem Collection of Model Locomotive which were brought back from Switzerland to be sold in Newbury. Price realised £140,000 plus buyer's premium. Provenance: The late Ted Martin Collection. Oxfordshire. No Boiler History available. BOILER HISTORY DISCLAIMER Please Note: All boiler history records and references made in this catalogue are made for guidance only and the auctioneers are not able to convey any guarantees or warranty as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition.
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