size.'The lorry which is available
only on special order, is a fully self-contained model which requires no
trailer, the cab back being removable to give access to the controls.
The tractor however is driven from a riding car or trailer and is
capable of pulling several trailers fully laden, it is even powerful enough
to pull a medium sized car. The trailer can a/so be used with the lorry to
give extra seating capacity.
There are many common components in the two engines with only detail
differences in the boiler, cylinder and gearing. The boiler is of silver
soldered copper construction and is fully tested prior to despatch.
The gun metal (bronze) cylinder set includes; cylinder, piston, steam chest,
valve, top chest, regulator, glands etc. The cylinder drives a counter
balanced crankshaft running in two substantial gun metal bearings with the
cast iron flywheel on one side and the two speed gearing on the other.
Full Stephensons link valve gear is fitted, as
on the prototypes, to give control of forward, reverse and steam saving
notch up positions on the reversing lever.
The tractor is fitted with an all gear drive to
the large decorative cast rear wheels that are such a feature of this
engine. To the rear of the boiler is fitted the tender carrying the water,
coal and brake gear. In addition, a belly tank is fitted under the boiler to
give extra water capacity for extended running between fill ups.
Similarly with other engines in the Maxitrak ra