b-43-garstang-knott-end-loco-2-6-0t-blackpool

 

Garstang and Knott End Railway

 

 

2-6-0T BLACKPOOL

 

The Garstang and Knot-End Railway ran  between Garstang and Pilling, in the Fylde of Lancashire. In 1898 the Knott End Railway was authorised to continue to Knott End; it opened in 1908.

 

Salt extraction near Preesall became a dominant industry from 1890. The passenger service was discontinued in 1930 and the line closed completely in 1965.

 

 

BLACKPOOL was purchased from Manning Wardle in 1909, intended for freight but also used on passenger trains. It was the biggest and most powerful loco on the line, and was probably the only 2-6-0T loco operating in Britain. It continued in operation until 1927.

 

Based on drawing for loco,which had been done from known dimensions and other info from makers .

 

Requires finishing off, wheels etc

 

 

 

Scale O (1/43.5, 7mm/ft)

 

 

 

 

 

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more info about Garstang and Knott End Railway  here

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garstang_and_Knot-End_Railway

 

 

more 3d printed models from Recreation21 here

http://www.rue-d-etropal.com/3D-printing/3d_printed_designs.htm

 

 

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