5" Baltic 4-6-4 G & SWR (Whitelegg)

[baltic542]

Has anyone out there got any information concerning the build of a 5" Baltic.

I have a complete chassis of unknown vintage and have managed to identify it from a booklet by C.E.J.Fryer. I did find a reference to this model at www.hmrs.org.uk from a 1997 archive but this only referred to the paint finish.

Any pointers greatly appreciated.

[the_viffer]

Are you sure it is not a "Halton tank"?

www.malden-dsme.co.uk/pictures/images/full/1960_Freelance_4-6-4_Halton_Tank_Driver_under_instruction.jpg

This was a design by Greenly I think originally for use at an RAF engineering training camp at Halton. It was one of the early big 5" designs.

[baltic542]

Thank you to 'the_viffer' who hit the nail on the head with his identification and photo link. From your steer I have made contact with a gentleman who has TWO complete engines. I am still intrested in any documentation in support of the build of the 'Halton Tank', internet searches bringing sparse results.

[the_viffer]

Glad to have helped. Some years ago I was offered one that won a Silver Medal at the ME exhibition. Turned out to be too expensive for me.

In priniciple I think a lot of Henry Greenly drawings are still available. In practice they don't seem to be heavily marketed.

There is an index to ME available on the web. I'd search through that for some more leads.

Cheers!

[Richardw]

I believe the drawings may be available from Fincken Miniature railways miniaturerailway.com/_wsn/page2.html but I don't know anything else of use in your quest.

Regards
Richard