LHT-7NS-006 TAW Southern Livery 1930-1931 (Late Cab)
 
Lionheart Trains is producing a highly detailed collection of 7mm scale Manning Wardle 2-6-2 locomotives.
 
Three locomotives, all named after rivers, were originally ordered to operate the section of line between Lynton and Barnstaple  when it opened in 1898. It quickly became clear that the original locomotives could not handle the traffic and were joined by a Baldwin 2-4-2T ‘Lyn’. During their careers the original locomotives received a number of alterations, including the removal of the motion covers in 1903 and the cutting back of the cab to improve visibility for the crew. 
 
When the line was absorbed by the Southern Railway in 1923, a further example, Lew, was ordered from Manning Wardle. Alas, with the closure of the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway in 1935 all the older engines were scrapped, only Lew survived to be shipped abroad and never seen again.   
 
7mm Scale  (1:43.5)                    
Designed for OO track - 610mm/2ft radius curves              
Compensated chassis for smooth running             
Diecast construction - boiler, tanks, chassis                   
Diecast nickel plated wheels                     
Powerful five pole skew wound motor                      
Pull out PCB with Next-18 decoder socket.              
Easy, toolless DCC & DCC sound installation                
Factory installed sound fitted versions available                
Prototypical working Joy valve gear                
Fire box glow               
Working locomotive headlamps All versions to be modelled 
Adaptable to 14mm track gauge 
All liveries to be produced