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ARGYLE LOCOMOTIVES

Sulphur Spring Steam Models, LLC. is pleased to offer to Larger Scale Live Steamers the excellent products of Gordon Watson of Australia, one of the world's master builders of Gauge O (32mm) and Gauge 1 (45mm) operating live Steam locomotives. Presently three (3) different locomotives with a variety of options are available to the Live Steam enthusiast. Argyle products are well detailed finescale examples of the prototype that will not only be a great performer on your layout, but a graceful object for the display case. These engines are well equipped with all of the features that one expects to have at their command for ease of operation and realistic performance, such as working prototype valve gear.
As the North American Agent for Argyle Locomotive Works of Australia, we look forward to discussing these fine products with you and offering service after the sale from our stock of spare parts and related supplies.

DELIVERY: Argyle locomotives are custom built to order and delivery times can vary depending on desired options on the locomotive and parts on hand at time of order. Normal delivery is 12-16 weeks after receipt of order but this can vary depending on the builder's backlog and desired customer options.

ORDERING: A 10% deposit is required when the order is placed with Sulphur Springs Steam Models, LLC. The order should include a list of all options desired, any SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS and your phone number(s) both Day and Evening if possible.

SHIPPING: When the engine is within four (4) weeks of being ready for dispatch from Australia you will be notified of this fact and the remaining 90% balance is due. The locomotive will be dispatched to you shortly after payment is received. Shipping is by Special Post Air Mail. The usual transit time from Australia, clearing through US Customs and delivery to us is approximately 8-12 days. The locomotive will be inspected, test run and then dispatched to you by UPS.

PAYMENT: A 10% deposit is required when the order is placed with Sulphur Springs Steam Models, LLC. When the engine is within four (4) weeks of being dispatched from Australia you will be notified of this fact and the remaining 90% balance is due.

GAS FIRING: All of the engines as listed are fired with Butane gas fuel. Special boiler designs are available on the Forney for those who wish to Alcohol fire their engine. The Alcohol fired option is available at time of order (ONLY). Alcohol fired locomotives CANNOT be Radio Controlled.

SPECIFICATIONS
Scale: 1:19 (16mm/ft)                         Boiler: Gas fired Single Flue or Alcohol fired type A with cross tubes
Gauge: 1 (45mm) or O (32mm)                      Silver soldered copper, 50 psi working pressure
Weight: 8.8 Lbs (4 kg) Estimated       Firing: Butane Gas or Alcohol
Length: 21.6" (550mm)                      Fittings: Safety Valve, Water Glass, Pressure Gauge,
Height: 6.4 " (162mm)                                      axle pump, hand pump, Whistle & Regulator.
Width: 5.3" (135mm)                         Lubricator: Displacement Type
Track Radius: 6'-6" (2.0m) min.        Materials: Laser profiled steel bar frames,
Cylinders: 9/16" bore x 5/8" stroke                     Bronze Cylinders, lost wax castings
Valve Gear: Walschaerts (outside)     Drivers: Sprung, cast iron lost wax castings.
Couplings: Kadee Knuckles

Locomotive is finished in Gloss Black except for high temperature
flat black smokebox and stack
Available options: Gas or Alcohol fired.

PRICE and AVAILABILITY
Call for price.
Reservations only for anticipated delivery last half of 2001
Limited build of 20 models

SPECIFICATIONS
Scale: 7/8" / FT.        Boiler: Single Flue, Silver soldered copper,
Gauge: 45mm only
Weight: TBA            Firing: Butane Gas
Length: TBA            Fittings: Safety Valve, pressure gauge
Height: TBA                          lubricator, Regulator,
Width: TBA                         water injection valve
Track Radius: TBA
Cylinders: 2             Lubricator: Displacement Type
Valve Gear: Stephenson          Materials: Steel Frames,
Drivers: 32mm dia with jackshaft drive
Locomotive is furnished in Black acrylic lacquer on epoxy primer
Available options: NIL

Price and Availabilty
Painted and Ready to Run $1,100
Initial delivery date to be advised.
This will be a limited production run