Steve Johnson Modelmaker
Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Nos.1,2 & 3 Simplex 4wPM The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway received a standard gauge 8 ton Simplex 4wPM locomotive in 1919 for demonstration purposes. They later bought the locomotive and numbered it No.1 in their internal combustion list. They bought two further locomotives in 1920, numbered 2 and 3. For more history of these three locomotives, see the bottom of the page.
3D Print in its raw state Having acquired a 3D Print from Recreation 21 for my 15097 project, the same body is suitable for the L&YR versions. The first thing to do is prime it so it easier to see and work with.
Primed and Wheels Fitted
History of the Lancashire and Yorkshire locomotives The locomotives were powered by a Dorman 4JO 6.4l 4 cylinder engine driving the wheels via a 2 speed Dixon-Abbot gearbox and roller chains. It is believed that the first locomotive as delivered, was painted bright red. It was soon painted in L&YR lined black and allocated to Sandhills, later re-named Bank Hall. The two other locomotives were also allocated here. In 1922, the locomotives passed to the LNWR upon the L&YR merger with the LNWR. Upon grouping, the LMS repainted them into their livery sometime in the 1930's. They ended up at Horwich in 1932 and were offered for sale. All were bought by G. Cohen of Leeds and were refurbished for sale. No.1 (w/n of 1918) was transferred to the old Glasgow & South Western Railway for some unknown purpose before returning. No.1 was sold to Rylands Brothers Limited of Warrington and finally ended up preserved at the Chasewater Railway. Unfortunately whilst dismantled for restoration, most of it was stolen by thieves. An early photograph shows No.1 in L&YR livery and fitted with split spoke wheels, although minus a number plate. A later photograph in Rylands Brothers livery shows the wheels have been replaced with 3 hole disc wheels, but does carry number plate on the middle of the solebars. There is some confusion over the following two locomotives works numbers. No.2 (w/n 1944 of 1919) No.3 (w/n 2033 of 1920) was bought by the Synthite Chemical Company near Mold. It was subsequently modified with a more enclosed glazed cab. It was painted an orange colour and a photograph dated 1952 shows it still carrying its L&YR number plate on the frames and with original split spoke wheels. A later 1981 photograph shows the locomotive with 3 hole disc wheels and the L&YR number plate removed. After rail traffic ceased, it is believed to have been bought by Ian Jolley. A 3D Printed body is available from Recreation 21 via Shapeways.
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