Accucraft Lynton & Barnstaple Lew 2-6-2T live steam locomotive: free reservation (second batch)  Ref: S19-17

Lew was built in 1925 to a similar design to the previous Manning Wardle locomotives constructed for the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, the main difference being a redesigned cab to eliminate a smoke trap, and give more room to the crew. Following the L & B tradition, she was named after one of the local rivers with a three-letter name. She was sold at auction along with other L&B equipment in November 1935, two months after the railway closed. However, she was purchased by the contractor dismantling the line and was used on these trains until July 1936. In September 1936, the loco sailed from Britain on the SS Sabor – believed to have been destined for a plantation in Brazil. Despite the efforts of many enthusiasts, no proof of the locomotive’s current whereabouts, or eventual fate has been discovered. The Ffestiniog has recently completed a replica of the loco and christened it ‘Lyd’, thus continuing the tradition of three-letter river names. The model is internally gas fired and available either manually controlled or fitted with radio control. The engine is gauge adjustable for either 32mm (‘0’ gauge) or 45mm (‘1’ gauge) – all the parts for this are supplied with the model. This operation can be undertaken by the owner and only takes a few minutes. The cab roof lifts up to give access to the gas, water and lubricator fillers. The boiler is fitted with a water level check valve and the lubricator has an under floor drain. The wheels are spoked and insulated as standard. The model is built from stainless steel and brass, and with the correct maintenance, will give a lifetime of pleasure. Specifications: •Scale: 16mm to 1 foot (1:19) •Length over couplings: 420mm •Gauge: 32mm or 45mm •Width: 110mm •Min Radius: 1m (3') – Gauge 0, 1.2m (4') – Gauge 1 •Maximum height: 145mm •Boiler: Centre Flue •Working Pressure: 60psi •Reversing Gear: Working Joy valve gear •Fuel: Butane Gas •Boiler Fittings: Safety valve, pressure gauge, water gauge. •Cab Controls: Steam regulator, gas regulator, reverse lever, lubricator under floor drain valve. Responding to feedback concerning the fitting of working drain cocks to ‘Lew’ Accucraft have decided not to proceed with the factory fitted items but to provide the locos with pre-drilled and tapped cylinders ready for equipping with DJB Engineering’s automatic drain cocks.