Dreweatts 1759
Lot 12
An exhibition quality 3 ½ inch gauge model of a Great Western Railway 4-4-0 County Class tender locomotive No 3834 County of Somerset, built by Mr D R Carter of Minehead, Somerset, to the design by Don Young. The silver soldered superheated copper boiler by G. B. Boilers having fittings including pressure gauge, water sight glass, regulator, safety, drains and other usual fittings. The chassis having twin outside cylinders, Stephenson’s link valve gear with slide valves, lever reverse with multi-lever quadrant, fluted motion, injector, clack, safety, steam brake, whistle valve and mechanical oiler system. The model finished in traditional Great Western Railway dark green and black lined livery with fitted steps, hand-rails, lamp irons and detailed rivet work. The six wheel tender with coal compartment, fitted brake, hand operated water feed pump, opening tool boxes, steps, hand rails, firing tools and coupling. The model is finished to a high standard having been run on compressed air only and is displayed on a track and contained in a ‘Timbercraft’ glazed display case with polished brass builders plaque. Locomotive length 110cm. Cab width 16.5cm. Boiler History: The original Boiler Certificate No.GB077 Issued by G. B. Boiler Services, Charity Docks, Furnace Road, Bedworth. Warwickshire. Signed by G Brannigan. Dated the 19th of September 2003. Hydraulic test pressure 160 psi. 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 warranties as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition.
