GWR/BR
'Castle'
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References in brackets are
Slaters
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A main stay of the GWR and BR(W) Express locomotives,
a dirivitaive of the 'Star' with the know-how of the Great Bear Large
boiler Experiments. Used all over the system, a most classical and powerful
engine oozing Charm and resplenence.
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The kit will come with either the Collett
or Hawksworth Tenders (even the 8 wheeler can be built),
has Brass Loco and Tender bodies with N/Silver
chassises. Castings in
White Metal. This is an ideal kit
for builders to 'get their teeth into'. A handsome model when finished.
Addition LWB castings pack available.
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History:
Intro 1923 Weight(loco) 79t17cwt T.E.
31,675lbs Total
in class 163
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Modelling Details:
Wheels: Drivers
6'8½" (7881W), Frnt/B 3'2" (7837), Tndr 4'1½" ( 7849)
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GWR/BR Nos 100/111, 4000/16/32/37/73-99, 5000-97 4037/73-99, 5000-99, 7000-37 Double Chimney fitted to 4080/7-8/90/3/7, 5043/57/61/64/88, 7004/13/18/22-3 Castle 111 ran with the Great Bear Tender for some time |
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If you have models of this loco from our kits and you
would like to put them on the gallery, please send us your pictures, either real
photos, disc or e-mail (preferably jpeg). All real photos will be returned if
requested. (Please specify if 'O' or Gauge 1).
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