£1,050
A fine working display model of Cornish Engineer Richard Trevithick’s "Pen-y-daren" steam locomotive of 1804 or possibly the “Gateshead” loco that followed it in 1805 (the first steam powered rail vehicles). The locomotive is fitted with a horizontal cylinder and the piston rod cross-head was connected to the crank-shaft by return connecting rods. 5 inch gauge, 11 inch flywheel, mounted on plinth (28 x 10.5 inch) with travelling case. Boiler history disclaimer:- no warranty or guarantee is given as to the safety of the boiler/ pressure cylinder or it's present condition.
Provenance; bought by vendor's father from Christie's in 1993
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