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steamman · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 8:49 pm Post subject: Stevens Model Dockyard Locomotive

Although a little late for my Birthday, this is the present I bought for myself, A stevens Model Dockyard 'Large dribbler' Locomotive built in 1890. The loco measures 20 inches long by 7 inches wide and is 4 1/2 inch gauge. origanlly it was coal fired but at some time it was converted to burn meths, the fire crate was removed and a meths burner put in its place. It is filled with features, including a lever type safety valve, water level gauge, whistle, firedoor, water gauge tapes and forward/reversing gear. The smoke box door opens to reveal the water tube boiler, steam line and exhaust pipes. A fully working regulator is also fitted. The twin cylinders are double acting made from cast metal and fitted with working crossheads The buffers are spring loaded.
Retailed in 1890 for £25.00 it could also be purchased with a tender, the whole loco measuring over 30 inches long. Like all dribbler locos it could be run on the ground without track.
I am very very pleased with it, although I will not fire it up, it's only for display now

Now all I need is some SMD track!!

Sitting in the late evening sun

The smoke box door open showing the water tube boiler and steam lines

One very happy Steamman

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stenella · Full member Joined: 25 Mar 2010 Posts: 528

Good heavens, that is SO nice ... now I want one too!

Cris

PS: you know you want to fire it ...go on then

MrMamod · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:11 pm Post subject:

WOW steamman that is one big LOCO and what a great pressie to yourself .. Well Done Great Buy..
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The Denying Dutchman · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:21 pm Post subject:

Wow, it's huge!

A toy for the rich at 25 pounds in 1890.

bowman · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:34 pm Post subject:

Thats a truly lovely thing mate. Can i ask , how do you know its by Stevens and also how do you know it cost £25 ??

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Les · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:13 pm Post subject:

That's big and beautiful.

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tmuir · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:44 am Post subject:

Thatis stunning.
I would too be smiling if I had that.
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johnreid · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:51 am Post subject:

WOW
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27ace27 · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:55 am Post subject:

what an amazing engine!

you truly buy only the best when it comes to toy steam.

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IndianaRog · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 1:20 am Post subject:

Incredible condition and truly a lot of WOW factor to such a big beast and all in brass. Yikes!!!!!
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STEAMPROPULSION · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:22 am Post subject:

I am glad for having had the opportunity of admiring such a lovely specimen.
Thank you.
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WeedenSteam · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:29 am Post subject:

Not much else to be said, it is beautiful, something to be proud of.
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Dampfzauberer · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:01 am Post subject:

Man, where do you get these engines from?

They sure knew how to make nice locos back then

Great thing to have!

Did you tested it on air?
(Maybe you want to make a rolling stand for display/running purpose?)
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Ross · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:04 pm Post subject:

Wow what a beauty!
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MooseMan · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:13 pm Post subject:

That is FANTASTIC!!!!!
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