A well-engineered 2 inch scale model of a double crank compound Scenic Showman's engine Thetford Town, built by Mr Mike Chenery of Sussex over a period of five years from the design by Ronald H Clarke and based on a 1924 engine. The silver soldered copper boiler with fittings including pressure gauge, water sight-glass, regulator, direction control lever with quadrant, two road speeds, hand operated brake gear to back wheels, worm and chain steering, disc flywheel, motion guards with mounted name plates, belly water tanks with detailed rivet work, mounted generator having pulley for drive from main flywheel, pump and ratchet lubricating system. Spoked wheels with fitted road tyres, polished hub caps, brass boiler bands and other usual fittings. The model finished in dark maroon, black and yellow paintwork with full length canopy supported on polished brass olivers, fitted head lamps, mounted extension chimney and rear crane for the erection of fairground tents and rides. Length 160cm. Width 343cm. Height 60cm. 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 warrantys as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition.
A well-engineered 2 inch scale model of a double crank compound Scenic Showman's engine Thetford Town, built by Mr Mike Chenery of Sussex over a period of five years from the design by Ronald H Clarke and based on a 1924 engine. The silver soldered copper boiler with fittings including pressure gauge, water sight-glass, regulator, direction control lever with quadrant, two road speeds, hand operated brake gear to back wheels, worm and chain steering, disc flywheel, motion guards with mounted name plates, belly water tanks with detailed rivet work, mounted generator having pulley for drive from main flywheel, pump and ratchet lubricating system. Spoked wheels with fitted road tyres, polished hub caps, brass boiler bands and other usual fittings. The model finished in dark maroon, black and yellow paintwork with full length canopy supported on polished brass olivers, fitted head lamps, mounted extension chimney and rear crane for the erection of fairground tents and rides. Length 160cm. Width 343cm. Height 60cm. 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 warrantys as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition.
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