b-87-metropolitan-a-nc-class-4-4-0t-loco

Metropolitan Railway A class 4-4-0T loco

(without condensing pipes)

 built by Beyer Peacock, first used in 1864. A total of 40 A Class and 26 of the slightly different B Class were delivered by 1885.
Originally used in underground lines, but after electrification , many transferred to mainline, sold or scrapped. Cabs added after transfer to openair duties and in this form one was used on Brill branch until that line closed and continued as a yard shunter up till 1948  and is now preserved in early cabless condition.


Requires finishing off, wheels etc


Scale HO (1/87 , 3.5mm/ft)






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more info about Metropolitan Railway A class locos  here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Railway_A_Class

more 3d printed models from Recreation21 here
http://www.rue-d-etropal.com/3D-printing/3d_printed_designs.htm


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