This auction is for a great quality live steam train engine manufactured by Accucraft in England. This particular model was discontinued by the manufacturer in 2011 and then re-introduced to the range, Mortimer is a freelance 0-4-0 saddle tank locomotive with design inspirations from Avonside and Peckett.

The loco is internally gas fired with a center flue boiler. The model is gauge adjustable from 32mm (‘O’ gauge) to 45mm (‘1′ gauge) and has insulated wheels as standard. The axles run in bronze bearings and all the rods and valve gear are manufactured from stainless steel. The loco is fitted with standard chopper couplings and tilting cab roof.

This particular engine is a radio control version set to 'G' gauge. The Futaba remote control operates the throttle lever by means of a single servo, forward and reverse operation is via the manually operated lever inside the cab. The control handset operates on 8 x AA batteries and the servo battery pack on 4 x AAA batteries. The cab roof flips up and over sideways to give access to the gas, water and lubricator fillers. The boiler is fitted with a water level check valve and the displacement lubricator has an under floor drain valve.

The model is built from stainless steel and brass, and with the correct maintenance, will give a lifetime of pleasure.

Technical specifications:

  • Length: 111/4″
  • Width: 41/2″
  • Height: 61/4″
  • Weight: 9lb
  • Gauge: adjustable between 32mm (O Gauge) and 45 mm (Gauge 1).
  • Scale: 16mm to 1 foot, but ‘G’ scale compatible.
  • Controls fitted as standard: steam regulator/reverser, safety valve (set to 60psi), pressure gauge, displacement lubricator, water level check valve and gas regulator.
  • Cylinders: bore 1/2″ (12.7mm), piston stroke 3/4″ (19mm).
  • Valve gear: Simulated Stephenson link, piston reverse valve controlled by lever in cab.
  • Boiler: internally gas fired, stainless steel superheater, opening smokebox door.
  • Lubrication: Displacement type, fitted with underfloor drain. Filler cap with ‘T’ bar for easy removal.
  • Wheels: insulated as standard.

Color is S19-23G – GWR Green

Instructions for this locomotive are included but further copies can be downloaded as a PDF file – INSTRUCTS MORTIMER and INSTRUCTS MORTIMER TWIN CHANNEL RC