Avontuur

Avontuur is inspired by the two Manning Wardle locomotives built in 1902 for the Cape Government Railways (South Africa). They initial found work on the construction of the 2' gauge Avontuur Railway, which had some 170 miles of track in the South East of the country. Theses 2-6-4T locomotives were originally classified as Type A, and at nearly 35 tons, they were possibly the largest tank locomotives ever produced to 2' gauge. The locos continued to operate the Avontuur Railway after its completion, but were withdrawn and scrapped in 1929

The model is powered by a Graham Farish Class 08 chassis. The cab roof is removable to reveal the fully detailed interior (and ease the installation of crew figures (not supplied). Original drawings have not been used in making this model, but the shape and style captures the character of the machines built by Manning Wardle. The model has the same general proportions, but has had minor some changes from the prototype. Most notably their is an additional trailing sandbox on top of the boiler. This is the largest model currently produced by Fourdees Limited, and should not be operated on curves tighter than 12" radius.

The locos are supplied un-named, but include fitted Manning Wardle works plates. As usual, these models are equipped with NEM coupling pockets fitted with Peco GR-102 couplings. Each model is packaged with detailed instructions and collectors booklet, giving details of the model, the prototype and an anatomy of the features of the design. This model is intended for layouts with curves of at least 12" radius.

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