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Wren is a 5" narrow gauge saddle tank locomotive with open cab and footplate mounted coal bunkers. These popular, diminutive but powerful locomotives were used widely in industry and because of this several survive today in preservation. This includes the well-known and much travelled 'PETER PAN', the equally well known 'PIXIE' and 'LORNA DOONE', a much-worked engine, saved from the scrap-man’s torch.
Adding to the roll call of known survivors of this class of industrial engine, the Falklands conflict led to the surprise discovery of the remains of two 'early type' Wrens (works no 2388 & 2392). These 2’-gauge locomotives were shipped to the Falklands during the Great War of 1914-1918 to assist in the construction of a powerful radio transmitter.
A return to our roots, the 5" Wren is a back to basics live steam kit. Build your own coal fired live steam model from the ground up. Ideal for the enthusiast who wants a much more involved build process, whilst knowing there is always full parts and support back up available. Although based on the same locomotive as our, now discontinued model 'Dixie' the 5" Wren is designed to a much more accurate scale.
After Testing. The Wren production sample successfully completed its steam trials culminating in its final running this past weekend at the Leatherhead public running day. Where she successfully pulled passengers for 3 1/2" hours with two riding cars, drivers wagon and guard wagon, the maximum capacity was 10 persons, mixed children and adults. The firing was very easy with its deep firebox and although Andy did experience clinker she successfully kept up steam for the session. This loco should be a fantastic all round model!
Wren is available as a painted kit or ready to run.
Three livery options available
Grey with White Lining
Maroon with Yellow Lining
Green with Yellow Lining
Also available as a 4 stage painted kit! Contact us for more details or to place an order for the 5" Wren kit in stages.
1st stage: Chassis, wheels & cylinders
2nd stage: Valve gear, brake gear, lubricator, saddle, smokebox, smokebox door, chimney, front buffers.
3rd Stage: Boiler & regulator.
4th Stage: Everything else.
Goods will be dispatched after each stage payment has been received so you can start to build your own steam locomotive!
Prices for the 4 stage painted kit are as follows: Deposit of £1,290.00, then 4 further stage payments of £1,320.00 per stage plus shipping if required.
A kit purchased in stages needs to be completed within 12 months from receipt of deposit or may be subject to a price increase.
5" Gauge
Scale: Scale 61mm to a ft
Length: 737mm
Width: 280mm
Height: 481MM
Minimum Radius: 8ft
Weight: 36kg (Dry)
Load Capacity: 6-8 Adults
Wheel centres: 190mm
Stainless steel saddle tank
Superheated UKCA/AMBSC approved Copper Silver Soldered Boiler
Coal fired
Boiler Dia: 120mm
Working Pressure: 90PSI
Cylinders: Cast Iron Grade 500-7
Cylinder Bore: 35mm
Cylinder Stroke: 48mm
Hackworth Valve Gear
Axle pump
Hand Pump
Displacement Lubricator
Optional Injector
Goods are sent by the cheapest method appropriate to the size of the package anywhere in the world. This will generally be (UK post) post or carriers standard overnight service. (Europe and the rest of the world) post or carriers standard 7day service. Items in excess of 600mm (2ft) all sheet material and castings will incur additional packing, which must be allowed for. We cannot accept liability for loss or damage unless notified immediately and confirmed in writing within 7 working days of the date of dispatch.
Delivery cost will be calculated by weight, by that we mean you only pay for the weight of the item you buy, Prices will be to door no matter what part of the world you are in, Prices will be shown in the currency you set your system to ie £GBP, $USD, €EURO.
If you have no shipping options available please contact us for shipping quotes, on 0044 (0)1580 893030, info@maxitrak.com
CANCELLATIONS & RETURNS
The cancellation of any order or service within 7 working days will not incur a penalty. This period runs from the day the contract is concluded for services & the day after the day of delivery for goods. After this all order & services will be subject to a 20% administration charge. Defective items will be replaced free of charge; any other item returned to us will incur a restocking charge of 20%. We do not supply books on approval.
