Model of Stephenson's "long boiler" locomotive

Made:
circa 1845

Model of Stephenson's "long boiler" locomotive (scale 1:8).

This is a model of a Stephenson 'long boiler' locomotive. Robert Stephenson patented this design of steam locomotive in 1841. By placing all three axles under the boiler barrel it was possible to use a large boiler, while retaining a wheelbase of normal dimensions. The driving wheels were without flanges, to obviate lateral stresses on the crank axle; this feature had been patented by Stephenson in 1833. The model is believed to have been made in about 1845, but the builder's identity is unknown. It it possible that it was commissioned by Robert Stephenson himself, as it was given to the Science Museum by a descendant in 1914.

Details

Category:
Railway Models
Object Number:
1914-869
Measurements:
overall: 24.8031 x 14.3701 x 38.9764 in.; 630 x 365 x 990 mm
type:
locomotive and model
credit:
G. Stephenson

Parts

Model of Stephenson's "long boiler" locomotive

Model of Stephenson's "long boiler" locomotive

Model of Stephenson's "long boiler" locomotive (scale 1:8).

Measurements:
overall: 24.8031 x 14.3701 x 38.9764 in.; 630 x 365 x 990 mm
Object Number:
1914-869/1
type:
locomotive and model
Motor for Model of Stephenson's "long boiler" locomotive

Motor for Model of Stephenson's "long boiler" locomotive

Motor for model of Stephenson's "long boiler" locomotive (scale 1:8).

Object Number:
1914-869/2
type:
motor