BERTIE

Bertie is the third of our 'Basic Series' locomotives.
Saddle tanks were probably the most common type of small locomotive found on British narrow gauge railways and Bertie is typical of the style. Personalise it to your own requirements with the aditional parts and accessories available.
Specification for basic model is :-

0-4-0 inside framed chassis with double acting slide valve cylinders operated by slip eccentric valve gear (see FAQ's).
Internal gas firing.
Controls fitted as standard are:- steam regulator, safety valve, displacement lubricator and gas regulator.
Dimensions are:- length 280mm, width 118mm, height 145mm, weight 2.1Kg.
Click a pic to see a large image in alternative colour.

32mm or 45mm gauge (non adjustable) please state when ordering.
*NOTE* Insulated wheels are not available on this model and a gas filling adaptor is required..

Accessory Packs
To further enhance and customise your ‘Bertie’, we offer the following accessory packs for you to fit yourself.

Bertie fitted with brass dome and chimney cap.
These come with all necessary parts and full instructions (except for the r/c fittings kit which does not include the radio control equipment).

Pressure gauge with syphon.
Water top up system (including water gauge).
Radio control fittings kit.
Polished brass dome.
Brass chimney cap
Clip on cylinder covers.
Dummy slide bar and crosshead for cylinders.(as Lady Anne)
Dummy slide bar, crosshead, combination lever and union link for cylinders. (as Darjeeling 'B' class)
Etched brass buffer beam overlay with rivet and bolt head detail. Painted or unpainted.

For further details on some of these add on parts, goto our Enhancements page.

'Bertie' from the rear.

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