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The 4½" scale Foden 'C' Type Steam Lorry
The Foden in fully machined kit form, is only available from Steam Traction World, and includes all the individual component parts to produce a working, live steam engine.
Quality, durability and excellence of
engineering are terms which have become synonymous with Foden, Steam Traction World continue in the tradition of this great name with a bolt together series of kits making your 4½” scale Foden build both enjoyable and rewarding.
At a huge 106 inches long, this Foden is 4½” (larger than 1/3rd) Scale and is a magnificient limited production model which is hugely satisfying to both make and drive.
Everything is designed for ease of construction with all components delivered in a fully machined condition ready for painting and final assembly.
All kits are shipped complete with full instructions and drawings with colour images to guide you step by step through your assembly process.
The 4½" scale Foden 'C' Type Steam Lorry consists of 24 kits.
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Specification
4½” Scale
Length: 106.5” (270 cm) Height: 43.25” (110 cm)
Width: 36” (91.5 cm)
Weight: 10cwt (500kg)
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- Wheel size: 15½”
- Cylinder Size 2 x 2” stroke 2 5/8”
- Boiler Diameter 10¾” Steel with expanded tubes - Working pressure 140 psi
- Boiler Feed Arrangement - Crankshaft driven pump & Injector
- Valve Gear - Stephenson’s
- Pneumatic Rubber Tyres
- Double High Pressure slide-valve cylinder
- Working differential
- Twin leading shoe drum brakes
- Three speed gearbox
- Capable of 20+ mph
- Assemble with hand-tools only
- Step-by-step instructions
- Technical service and help-line backup
- Designed by Lou Rex of JRME Re-drawn on ‘Solidworks’ CAD
- Manufactured on modern CNC machines for build accuracy and high quality |
All Steam Traction World parts supplied are fully machined ready for assembly after final de-burring, sanding and paint. Most models may be purchased over a fixed period of time with kits arriving at regular intervals to enable the customer to 'build as he/she buys'.
Kit Breakdown
Each kit comes complete with full assembly instructions and isometric drawings to make everything as clear and as straight forward as possible. With hand finishing only you’ll find your kit goes together with the minimum of effort.
Kit 1
Kit 2
Kit 3
Kit 4
Kit 5
Kit 6
Kit 7
Kit 8
Kit 9
Kit 10
Kit 11
Kit 12
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Chassis
Front Axle and Saddle
Rear Axleboxes and springs
Rear Axle
Front Brakes
Front Wheels & Trims
Rear Wheels and Trims
Steering
Smokebox
Watertanks
Cylinder Block
Cab Floors, Parking Brake
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Kit 13
Kit 14
Kit 15
Kit 16
Kit 17
Kit 18
Kit 19
Kit 20
Kit 21
Kit 22
Kit 23
Kit 24
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Trunk Guides and Cylinder Components
The Boiler
The Boiler
Hornplates, Bearing Housings
Mains & Con Rods
Crank & Valve Gear
Gears and Guarding
Chains and Water Pump
Fittings
Roof
Cab Sides
Body
Optional Extra, Rear Sides and Back
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