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L&YR Class 28 Mogul Experiment 7mm (WSF)
This is a 7mm scale model of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (L&YR) Class 28 Mogul Experimental Locomotive.
Historically George Hughes took the design of a Class 28 locomotive and made some alterations.
It is generally thought that 5'6" wheels were used instead of the usual 5'1" wheels and the running
plate was extended to provide room for a Pony Wheel and a few other tweaks were implemented.
At least one drawing of the locomotive exists but as to whether it was actually built is debatable.
Several email exchanges have been made with the NRM about the drawings so the aim is to visit and purchase the drawing/s and get solid details on the mystery locomotive, as a result what we have here currently is a possible representation of what the engine 'could' have looked like, but currently nothing is set it stone. If the conclusion ends up being different then a Version 2 will likely be made.
BODY INSTRUCTIONS: The Smoke-Box Door is located on a sprue in front of the body and the 2 different types of buffers that the Class 28's ran with are underneith the running plate. This gives you the choice of using either or substituting them with metal ones from other manufacturers without having to hack them off a buffer beam. The Reverser Rod is located just below the boiler - this needs to be removed and joined to the left hand side of the locomotive starting at the hole in the cab sheet and finishing towards the lever in between the front Splashers (Wheel Arches). You will need hand rail pillars or split pins and rod for the hand rails.
To make the accurate positioning and fitting easier, holes have been slightly indented on the body; they just need drilling out. Couplings are left for the user to decide based upon preference, utilise the slightly indented holes on the bottom of the chassis at the front by drilling them out. To fit the chassis to the body the rear simply slots in at an angle.
The front is fixed via a screw or bolt that in WSF and FUD self taps easily and is all that is needed, a nut can be glued in place inside the Smoke-Box Saddle if desired.
For the Mogul Experiment the Pony Truck swivels on the same pivot as the fixing hole so when the Chassis to Body retaining bolt is in position, as long as it isn't forced tight the Pony turns freely. Several Pony Wheel sizes can be used depending upon how far up you screw the retaining bolt and brass bearings can also be added for an optional consideration.
CHASSIS INSTRUCTIONS: Please see the Chassis themselves for more information.
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