7 - 1/4in. Gauge Locomotive

The Wren model is designed by Ken Swan based on 40 original Kerr Stuart drawings to a scale of 3in. to the foot. The full size was built by Kerr, Stuart & Co. Ltd. The company began in Glasgow. Formed in 1881 as James Kerr & Company it was a dealer in railway plant, and actually subcontracted orders for locomotives. Prototype for "JO" was built in 1927.

The following link gives a very good history detailing their manufacture and locations of the full size Wren locos.http://www.irsociety.co.uk/Archives/5+6/KS_Wren.htm

3 - 1/2in. Gauge Locomotives

Martin Evans design, built by Graham Howe. This engine is has a silver soldered tapered boiler. The engine has been fired and run about 4 times only but successfully pulled a train of 5 passengers. Although the pistons have soft packing for rings the engine accelerates well when asked to and is great fun to drive. Fitted with steam brakes and water injector also made by the builder from scratch.

"Rob Roy" Caladonian Tank Engine

Martin Evans design, built by Graham Howe. This was my first attempt at model building. The boiler is not silver soldered throughout and uses comsol applied to nutted stays. The engine has only been fired and run a few times.