GWR 1854 and 2721 0-6-0PTs


2721 Class with original open cab, large bunker, fluted coupling rods. The model was built to EM gauge standards with working inside motion (Photos courtesy Brian Woodland)				1854 Class with flush riveted tanks, original open cab and small bunker (built by Lee Marsh)

Ref	Specification	Price	To complete
L7	Etched nickel silver frames, motion and brass superstructure Lost wax, whitemetal and turned fittings Flexichas suspension Non-working, ‘dummy’ inside motion Designed by Martin Finney Kit to convert to working Inside Motion kit - IM7	£170	Wheels	4'7½" 16-spoke 10" crank throw, pin between spokes - Ultrascale, Alan Gibson, Markits
			Motor	Designed for a Portescap 1219 but an alternative is a Mashima 1220
			Gearbox	High Level Road Runner Plus 54:1

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These two classes of 0-6-0 tank engines were originally built with saddle tanks but were amongst the first to be fitted with pannier tanks, from 1909 onwards, until all (except 1879) were so fitted by 1933. They were very long lived, the majority being withdrawn after World War 2 and all by 1950.

From this kit, any of either of the two classes can be built as pannier tanks from circa 1909 onwards. The kit includes parts for :

The earlier small bunker as well as the later, large bunker, early open and later closed cabs
Fluted coupling rods for the 2721 class and plain rods for the 1854 class.
Alternative springs for both classes

Prototypes with earlier counter-sunk riveted tanks, intermediate snap-head riveted tanks or later welded tanks can also be built from the kit.

Variations / Modifications possible from the kit

Pannier tanks: Early, up to c.1917 flush riveted. From c.1917 to 1924 snap-head riveted. After 1924 welded seams.

Smokebox/tank front: Early plain front with ringed door. Later snap head rivets. From c.1920 the smokebox had pressed fronts with Churchward type doors without the ring.

Bunkers: Early short with railed top later sheeted in. From c.1924 enlarged type were fitted.

Cabs: As built, these were open with a canvas covered wooden roof which was later replaced with steel. A significant number were rebuilt from c.1924 onwards with new enclosed cabs some whilst carrying the old style bunker.

Steam heating: Although essentially shunting and light freight engines many were fitted with steam heating.

Balance weights: Changed from large type with visible rivets to a smaller plain design.