N Gauge LNWR Crampton Loco Scratch Aid

This is an N Gauge model of the LNWR Crampton locomotive ‘Liverpool’ – in her day claimed to be the most powerful engine in the world. Britain’s only 6-2-0, built in 1848 as an answer to record-breaking GWR broad gauge engines, she was exhibited at the famous 1851 ‘Great Exhibition’ (winning a medal) but owing to reported track damage was largely in storage at Camden until ‘rebuilt’ into a more standard 0-6-0 at Wolverton in 1859. Nonetheless it was a notable step in locomotive development and the largest of the once-popular Crampton type of design.

Combined with the Crampton Motion Pack and Crampton Tender (both separately available) these produce a free-rolling model which in conjunction with our motorised and generic 4 and 6-wheel coaches available can make a complete and fully operational vintage train.

Necessary to Complete:
3D-printed wheels and motion (separately available)
Nickel steel strip (0.5mm x 1mm) – for slide bars (15mm length; advice on fitting can be found in the video below)
Couplings (the method used is at the builder's discretion)
Weight (the boiler is hollow – best fitted in the firebox)
X4 pins (for coupling rods – see video below)
Styrene strip – to retain wheels

Optional additional details to scratchbuild (at the builder's discretion):
Handrails (wire; locations pre-drilled)
Reverser lever and regulator (their bases are pre-printed/pre-drilled)
Reverser-eccentric connections (styrene strip)