OO-9 Small England PECO/KATO Locomotive - 'Palmerston' (Maroon)

The first steam locomotives for the Festiniog Railway (four Small Englands and two Large Englands) were built by George England & Co.at Hatcham Iron Works, New Cross, South London. As such they are collectively known as the England Engines. After the four Small England locomotives were built in 1863-64, further developments of the design lead to the Large England in 1867, an improved design with a larger boiler and a saddle tank for greater water capacity. Two locomotives were built – named “Welsh Pony” and “Little Giant”. “Welsh Pony” is in service today although sadly “Little Giant” was scrapped in 1879. "Exmoor Pony" is entirely fictitious and is our interpretation as to what might have been.....it certainly looks handsome pulling a set of L&B coaches!

 

Narrow gauge ready-to-run locomotives in 1:76 scale, 9mm gauge track. DC (analogue) core-less motor fitted within loco body giving smooth and reliable running. Loco and tender electrically connected ‚ pick ups on front loco axles and two tender axles. Inner axle of loco fitted with traction tyres. Will comfortably negotiate 9inch/229mm radius curves. Fully decorated with fine lining and small details. Separate moulding supplied for handrails, and other details. Supplied fitted with standard PECO OO-9 coupling, Arnold N gauge couplings supplied separately.

Please note: DCC operation is possible with this model but it is not currently supplied as 'DCC-Ready' and will need to be carefully retro-fitted.

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