Bagnall were renowned builders of industrial locomotives for both standard gauge and narrow gauge. They developed a huge range of designs and built numerous engines for the ‘big four’ and the MOD. The 7″ x 12″ saddle tank was a mid-range narrow gauge design with a marine firebox that could be supplied in a number of different formats. Several examples of the type have been preserved, the most famous of which are Woto and Sir Tom which were both originally built as 3′ 6″ gauge, working at the Callender’s Cable & Construction Company, Belvedere, Kent.
Encouraged by the success of the Quarry Hunslet, scaled down from our 7/8ths” version, we have decided to shrink the Bagnall saddle tank in the wash as well! With its stepped boiler, the little locomotive should have ample run time and will be available in either 32mm or 45mm gauge. Fitted with simplified Walschaerts valve gear, a removable cab roof and choice of chimneys with a gas control valve disguised as the brake stand and a dead-leg lubricator, we feel this little engine will be a winner. Once again David Fletcher has drawn the locomotive for us and illustrated a variety of attractive liveries and lining schemes.
Specifications:
- Scale: 16mm to 1 foot (1:19)
- Gauge: 32mm or 45mm
- Length: 230mm (over buffers)
- Width: 90mm
- Height: 137mm
- Boiler: Centre Flue
- Working Pressure: 60psi
- Weight: TBC
- Minimum Radius: 600mm (2 feet)
- Reversing Gear: Slide valves, simplified Walschaerts, reverse by lever in the cab
- Fuel: Butane Gas
- Boiler Fittings: Safety valve, miniature pressure gauge, water gauge with blow-down valve.
- Cab Controls: Steam regulator, gas regulator, reverse lever, displacement lubricator.
Colours available, subject to production batch:
S19-40A BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED BLACK – 32mm GAUGE
S19-40B BAGNALL 0-4-0ST PLAIN BLACK – 32mm GAUGE
S19-40C BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED DARK GREEN – 32mm GAUGE
S19-40D BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED DARK BLUE – 32mm GAUGE
S19-40E BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED LIGHT GREEN – 32mm GAUGE
S19-40F BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED MAROON – 32mm GAUGE
S19-41A BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED BLACK – 45mm GAUGE
S19-41B BAGNALL 0-4-0ST PLAIN BLACK – 45mm GAUGE
S19-41C BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED DARK GREEN – 45mm GAUGE
S19-41D BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED DARK BLUE – 45mm GAUGE
S19-41E BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED LIGHT GREEN – 45mm GAUGE
S19-41F BAGNALL 0-4-0ST LINED MAROON – 45mm GAUGE
You can download the instructions for the Bagnall here.