45XX / 4575 2-6-2T
All new models from this build have now been sold. We occasionally receive second hand models in first class condition that we can offer for sale. If you are interested is any such models please email or telephone us with an expression of interest and your contact details and we will let you know what is available.
Standard fittings on this build included working inside motion, opening smokebox door with detailed tube plate, superheater header, blast jumper nozzles and inside steam pipes as required. Cab roofs were made detachable to provide a choice of sliding hatch and different types of rainstrip, as well as making it easy to access the cab interior to fit a crew. Additional features were working seats, sliding bunker coal door, and opening firebox door.
Type 1
Standard frames, short smokebox, saturated steam boiler, no topfeed, small low bunker, square front drop end, numberplate on tank.
Type 2
Standard frames, long smokebox, superheated boiler, enlarged bunker, square front drop end, front struts.
Type 3
Standard frames extended at rear with timber packing, extended bunker, long smokebox, superheated boiler, square front drop end, front struts.
Type 4
Long frames, long smokebox, superheated boiler, curved front drop end, front struts
Type 5
'4575' variation with enlarged, sloping top tanks.