Cardean locomotive (Carette / Bassett-Lowke)
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Cardean locomotive (Carette / Bassett-Lowke) |
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| Arch Three , Area 30 Classic Locomotives (display) |
A blue gauge 0 clockwork 4-6-0 commemorative "Cardean" Caledonian Railway locomotive #903, with 12-wheel coach, made by Carette for Bassett-Lowke in 1912.
This was a West Coast joint stock LNWR/CR souvenir sold by Hamleys, and through a network of station newssellers.
Plaque text: "A marvel of value"
Text from the tin printed advertisement, by Hamleys:
- " The last word in passenger comfort, running between Euston, Glasgow and beyond.
- Available at station bookstalls en route.
- Locomotive Price 2/6d ( 12½ p )
- Coach Price 1/6d (7½ p)"
The Cardean was designed by McIntosh and built in 1906.
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