Constructing an A1 Peppercorn live steam Locomotive

Building any live steam locomotive yourself is a significant project requiring skill, tools, facilities and most of all patience. A pacific locomotive is not for the faint hearted. The following articles describe how, Clive Patten, a member of the Worthing Model Engineering society undertook the construction of an excellent ex LNER A1 5″ gauge live steam locomotive starting in 2013. The model is now nearing completion.

  • Part 1 Frames
  • Part 2 wheels
  • Part 3 Crankshaft
  • Part 4 Springs
  • Part 5 Chassis parts
  • Part 6 Cylinders
  • Part 7 Smoke Box
  • Part 8 Crossheads
  • Part 9 Tender
  • Part 10 Chassis inside
  • Part 11 Motion
  • Part 12 Smoke box and pistons
  • Part 13 Valve gear and brakes

  • Part 14 Chassis painting
  • Part 15 Brake assembly
  • Part 16 reassembly
  • Part 17 Brass work
  • Part 18 Reverser
  • Part 19 Chassis completion
  • Part 20 Chassis testing
  • Part 21 Boiler
  • Part 22 Boiler parts
  • Part 23 Platework
  • Part 24 Final painting
  • Part 25 Final assembly

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