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Lion
0-4-2 |
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"LION"
0-4-2 Kitson of 1834 as preserved in England |
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Scale: |
1:30 |
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Cylinders: |
1
with 10mm bore x 14mm stroke |
| Gauge: |
1 (45mm) |
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Valve Gear: |
4mm
travel, 75% cut-off |
| Weight: |
1.58 kg |
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Fittings: |
Safety
valve, blower valve, regulator, check valve |
| Length: |
325
mm over buffers |
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| Width: |
93
mm |
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Firing: |
Methylated
alcohol, wick burner, fuel capacity 56cc |
| Height: |
130
mm |
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Lubricator: |
Roscoe displacement
type |
| Radius: |
1.25m (4'1")
minimum |
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Wheels: |
Drivers
46 mm dia. Tender 34 mm dia. |
| Boiler: |
Type
"C" 60cc at 70% full.
3 - 4 kg/cm2 working pressure. |
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Tender: |
Tank capacity 200cc. |
| This loco is designed as
an ideal starter engine for those new to the live steam hobby. It is powered by a
single cylinder with a D slide valve. The drive to the wheels is through a 2:1 gear
ration. |
See
the June 2001 issue of GardenRAIL for a review of the kit and great pictures
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PRICE and
AVAILABILITY
| All Aster locomotives are limited
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available from retailer stock. Factory availability can be checked at http://www.asterhobby.co.jp/price.html Argyle's Aster pricing can be found in the Aster Price List. |
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