Sierra Leone Railways - No.85

The Seirra Leone Government Railways were a network of 2'6" gauge lines that crossed the West-African nation. The Hunslet Engine Company built over 30 similar machines of 2-6-2T arrangement to operate the railways, the first arriving in 1898. The last of these locomotives, No. 85, was built in 1954 to a slightly improved design (including welded tanks). 

On closure of the railway system in 1974, No.85 and a selection of coaches were offered to the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, to supplement its fleet. Repatriated, No.85 became W&LLR No.14 and returned to steam in 1977. A popular locomotive, No.85 was eventually withdrawn from service in 2010. It is now on display at Llanfair Caerinion awaiting funds for a new boiler and complete overhaul.

The model is supplied with a toolbox and additional fuel bunkers to fit if desired, and the cab roof is loose to allow access to the detailed interior for the fitting of loco crew figures (not supplied). 

There are three options for the bufferbeam. As standard, the loco is provided with bufferbeams that include 7 locating holes, to which the purchaser can attach the supplied cow-catchers. We can fit these prior to dispatch of the model, but this is at risk (as they are very delicate and can be damaged in transit). Alternatively, the bufferbeam with holes can be replaced with a deeper version for a small fee, should the purchaser not wish to fit the cow-catcher.

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From £339.50

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