AN EXHIBITION STANDARD 3 1/2 INCH GAUGE MODEL OF A 4-2-2 TENDER LOCOMOTIVE NO 3071 'EMLYN'

AN EXHIBITION STANDARD 3 1/2 INCH GAUGE MODEL OF A 4-2-2 TENDER LOCOMOTIVE NO 3071 'EMLYN' BUILT BY AN AWARD WINNING BUILDER AND NATIONAL EXHIBITION JUDGE, THE LATE MR COLIN J F TICKLE OF NORTH WALES The silver soldered copper boiler having back-head fittings to include steam pressure gauge, water sight-glass, regulator, drain cocks with associated copper pipework and lever operated fire-box door. Simulated cab planked flooring, direction screw control and driver's seats on tool chests. The six-wheel tender having coal compartment, tool boxes, hand feed water pump and other controls. The locomotive finished in green and black lined livery with central splasher having brass polished mounts, fitted steps and handrails. Sold with transportation cradle. 110cm long overall, cab width 15cm No boiler history available. The late Colin Tickle was a long-standing volunteer and supporter of The Llanfair Railway in mid Wales where he helped from 1970 until his death in 2023. He first became a fireman followed by graduation to a locomotive driver. He retired from railway engineering at SAB Wabco in 1995. Working for them and associated companies since 1958. He was a fine model engineer winning awards and medals at the National Model Engineering Exhibition in London, where he also acted as a judge in the Railway sections. For his full obituary see The Llanfair Railway Journal No. 247. April 2023. Pages 17 to 19.