00 Scale Invicta Loco Scratch Aid (V1 Original)

Description

Designed by Robert Stephenson, Invicta was the first locomotive on the Canterbury & Whitstable Railway.  As the next engine built by Robert after his iconic Rocket, many developments from the Rainhill winner can be seen in Invicta’s original form, although in 1836 the engine was substantially rebuilt resulting in a noticeably different shape (also available in model form).  Invicta became the first ever preserved locomotive when acquired by the South Eastern Railway in the 1840s and today can be found in Whitstable Museum. 
 
This model is of Invicta’s original form with two-wheel tender.  Due to its size it is unpowered, but can be ‘motorised’ by coupling to a powered truck (separately available). 
 
Necessary to Complete:
• Driving wheels – 17mm diameter (including flange; without c.16mm as per the Alan Gibson catalogue)
• Tender wheels (12mm diameter including flange; c.11mm without)
• Coupling rods (various lengths are available via Alan Gibson which could be adjusted or these can be scratchbuilt to suit). 
• Screw-fit coupling (best to just glue/pin – mounting point included on the engine): Hornby Spares – Coupling Unit and Screws – A1X Terrier – Pack of 1
http://www.newmodellersshop.co.uk/hornby_spares_couplings.htm
• Wire (for piston rods)
• Pins (for rod linkages)
 
Optional additional details to add (at the builder’s discretion):
• Coal and crew
 
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