Have you ever wanted to own your very own 7¼” steam engine? Well, here are a couple of ways that you can!
Having designed and constructed a fantastic fleet of steam engines over the years, we have learnt and are continuing to learn the best ways of building a steam locomotive. We have multiple ways in which we can either build or help people to build their own engine.
We stock a wide range of castings to construct a number of different elements which you can machine yourself, or for bigger jobs, you can make use of our machining services.
We are able to source all parts that are required to complete a build, so you can talk to us about wheels, valve gear, domes, and boilers too!
We are also able to provide a variety of key components that all railways need, including aluminium track, treated sleepers, galvanized steel fishplates, and stainless steel track fixings. We can also manufacture points with or without weighted point levers, buffer stops and rail benders.
We are always happy to provide support and guidance to anybody looking to build their very own steam locomotive, carriages or railway.
Parts to order
For more information or to place an order, contact us using the form at the bottom of this page, or call 01425 471 415.
Glass Fibre Dome Cover
9″
Glass Fibre Dome Cover
12″
Smoke Box Door
9½″, 11″ or 12½″
Chimney Caps
3½″ or 4½″ diameter
Chimney Base
To match chimney cap
Cylinders
3½″ 4⅝″ or 5⅝″
Cylinder Set
Machined
Cylinder Set
Machined and assembled
Steam Chest
To match cylinder
Pistons
To match cylinder
Front Covers
To match cylinder
Rear Covers
To match cylinder
Brake Blocks
Bronze Timing Valve
To match cylinders
Bronze Piston Glands
To match cylinders
Rail Bender
Rail, Fishplates and Track Fixings
Engine building service
The workshop is currently at full capacity and we are unable to offer complete locomotive builds at this time.
We have previously constructed a number of Tinkerbell design locomotives and a larger 2-4-0 tender engine. So if you are not able to construct your own engine, then why not get in touch with us to see if we can help?
The original Tinkerbell design has been modified gradually over the years as experience in the locomotives on a commercial railway has been gained.
The railway has 3 standard designs of steam locomotive in 7¼″ gauge: Tinkerbell 0-4-2 Tank engine, Horton 2-4-0 Tender engine, and Jason 2-4-4 Tank engine.
Castings, certified boilers and laser or water cut parts are readily available for these engines.
We also have parts to build larger locomotives such as Offa, and would be happy to discuss this or any ideas that you may have.
If you prefer something a little different, a design can be prepared to your specification.
For more information, contact us below, or call 01425 471 415.