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Our Skipton showroom is open weekdays 9am until 5pm and by appointment on weekends.
Pre-Owned Finescale O Gauge
OO Gauge Projects
A superb (and incredibly rare) factory-built Aster kit of a Japanese National Railways C57 05 locomotive, finished in black.
201 of these locomotives were built between 1937-1947, with a further 14 constructed in 1953 for Taiwan. Designed by Hideo Shima, the class lasted in revenue earning service until 1975, with the Taiwanese examples surviving until 1983. 32 locomotives have been preserved, of which 4 are operational.
Our Ref |
ECT848-701 |
Gauge/Scale |
Gauge 1 1:32 |
Manufacturer |
Accucraft |
Drive Train |
Live Steam | Meths Fired |
Build Standard |
Factory Built |
Paint Standard |
Factory Painted |
Model Condition |
Near Mint |
Box Condition |
Very Good |
Condition Description |
In near mint condition, with no discernible marks or blemishes. Appears to have never been steamed. Model has some very minor handling marks. |
Track Test |
Excellent/Smooth Runner (at low, medium & high speeds) |
Test Results |
Locomotive has been air tested at working pressure |
Notes from the Lister |
New from built |
Our Skipton showroom is open weekdays 9am until 5pm and by appointment on weekends.
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