{"product_id":"na-class-victorian-railways-live-steam-2-6-2t","title":"'NA Class' Victorian Railways Live Steam 2-6-2T","description":"\u003cp\u003eArgyle Locomotive Works have produced a limited run of these iconic Australian locomotives. The Victorian Railways ‘NA’ class 2-6-2 tank locomotives were built to serve the four narrow gauge 2' 6\" (762 mm) gauge branch lines in that state. Baldwin Locomotive Works in the United States supplied the first two 2-6-2 tank locomotives in 1898 as well as parts for a further two locos. The Victorian Railways Newport workshops assembled the parts to give an additional two locos, and subsequently built a further 13 locomotives. The last one, number 17, was built in 1915. The locomotives weigh 36 tons (36.58 t) and produce a tractive effort of 12,170 lbf (54.1 kN), allowing them to haul loads of 90 tons (91.44 t) up grades of 1 in 30.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumbers 6A, 7A, 8A, 12A, and 14A have been restored and operate on the ‘Puffing Billy’ Steam Railway; No. 3A is also preserved awaiting restoration. The other 11 locomotives have all been scrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese models are all as currently preserved on the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.puffingbilly.com.au\/\"\u003ePuffing Billy Steam Railway\u003c\/a\u003e - why not download the superb Argyle \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.accucraft.uk.com\/content\/uploads\/Product-Booklet-NA.pdf\"\u003eNA Product Booklet\u003c\/a\u003e ?  A separate gauge-changing kit can be supplied with these models if required for 32mm gauge.  You can download the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.accucraft.uk.com\/content\/uploads\/Operating-Instructions-VR-NA-Class-2-6-2T.pdf\"\u003eOperating Instructions VR 'NA' Class 2-6-2T\u003c\/a\u003e using this link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eScale: 16mm to 1 foot (1:19)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eLength: 450 mm (17.7 inches) over buffer beams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eWidth: 135 mm (5.3 inches) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eHeight: 180 mm (7.1 inches) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eWeight: 6.2kg (14.7lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eMin Radius: 1.2m (4 foot)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauge: 32mm or 45mm (NOT adjustable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung axles and insulated wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoiler: Centre Flue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking Pressure: 60 psi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve Gear: Slide Valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversing Gear: Simplified Stephenson’s link, reverse by lever in the cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel: Butane Gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoiler Fittings: Safety valve, pressure gauge, water level glass, Goodall valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab Controls: Steam regulator, gas regulator, reverse lever, Displacement lubricator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumbered plates will be provided in loose format for all preserved locos with each model for owners to apply the number of their choice.  (3A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 12A, 14A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersions available, subject to production batch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALW NA S G Live Steam, Green Livery Dark Green \/ Light Green \/ Black \/ Red \/ White lining\u003cbr\u003eALW NA S R Live Steam, Red Livery Canadian Red \/ Black \/ Brown \/ White lining\u003cbr\u003eALW NA S B Live Steam, Black Livery All Black, No lining\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Accucraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58534521340278,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0460\/3527\/1846\/files\/billy-greensmall.jpg?v=1788959944","url":"https:\/\/www.maidstone-engineering.com\/products\/na-class-victorian-railways-live-steam-2-6-2t","provider":"Maidstone Engineering Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}