Construction of Polly V

The photos below show the stages of construction of an Polly V kit engine.

Frame being assembled

Wheel sets assembled

Frame with wheels sets attached

Cylinders fitted

Valve gear fitted

Boiler fitted

Boiler fitted

Painted smoke box

Cladding fitted and painted

Boiler test and safety valves being set up

Preparing for first run at Sheffield Abbeydale track

Proud owner on first run at Sheffield Model Engineers Abbeydale track

Steaming day at Abbeydale track

Winner of the Muray Cup at the New Mills Model Railway Exhibition in Chapel en le Frith - 3-4Mar07

Naming day