Kingscale 5 inch gauge LNER Class A4 4464 Bittern

History..
In 1935 the LNER decided to introduce a new streamlined train to run London to Edinburgh. Designed by Nigel Gresley the locomotive was a development of the Class A3 Pacific, but with increased boiler pressure and slightly reduced cylinder size. In common with the A3 the A4 was a three-cylinder design.
Famously, on 3rd July 1938 No, 4468 "Mallard" reached a world record speed for steam traction of 126mph. A record that stands to this day. But the locomotives were workhorses too. In World War II the A4's were often seen hauling 700 ton trains. At this time the side valances were removed to facilitate ease of maintenance. 35 of the Class were built between 1935 and 1938.
The first four locomotives received two-tone grey livery for hauling the "Silver Jubilee" train. Members of the Class went on to carry LNER apple green, garter blue, black, and finally, BR lined green. The last of the Class was withdrawn in 1966.
The Model..
This superb 5" gauge model has been designed using works drawings. We are fortunate that Mike Pavie, our consultant engineer, had made an extensive study of the locomotive's complex streamlined casing when producing an A4 locomotive for a private client in 2006. As a result of Mike's guidance, we are delighted to present this fine 3-cylinder live steam model for 5" gauge that will take pride of place in any collection.
This coal-fired model features three cylinders with Gresley conjugating gear. The copper boiler is silver soldered and hydraulically tested to twice working pressure. The body casing is assembled using an etched brass sheet. A number of process improvements have been incorporated to ensure the highest possible quality standards, including wire cut valve gear and tighter machining tolerances

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

Bittern is beautiful in miniature and standard gauge form. But Foxcote Manor comes top of the heap for me. I do love LNER and LMS steamies, plus the Standards, don't get me wrong. In my book, God's Wonderful Railway always comes out on top.

[@Albatross60532]

How wonderful to see this footage. I know Chris has lots of experience on the full size Bittern, so it’s fab to see him in total command of her in miniature too! It certainly flys like the real No.19!

[@TheMrduuk]

Superb model so realistic

[@johnk8475]

I would love to see someone do one of these in 7.5 inch gauge!!!

[@MrRonan3]

have a look at (station road steam).they recently sold a A4 7.5" inch for a lot of money.but Stunning!,

[@paullubliner6221]

I am building a Model Works International kit but in 7.5" gauge.

[@TrevorHeath]

@@paullubliner6221 Where are you based? We are in Arizona.

[@StationBBLT]

Lovely!!!

[@mrmrst9020]

Lovely A4 brilliant footage 👍

[@ukmodelengineering]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mrmrst9020]

@@ukmodelengineering Love the A4s been lucky to drive the full size A4 on the main line union of South Africa 👍 exactly 27 years today 21st January 1995

[@WCPRCModelsCraft]

Beautiful

[@phoenixproto3149]

Lovely little scale replica of an A4, love the detail!
But how has nobody mentioned that it has Thomas's whistle?

[@mikeking2539]

Nice true to scale model, I did notice that the regulator seemed to have a leak though, is that something to wrorry about?

[@christophernewton9579]

Hi Mike, no nothing to worry about from a safety point of view. The gland 'pusher' is a little 'generous'. I did 'nip it up' just aftr the filming it#s fine now.

[@theoccupier1652]

Lovely :)

[@stuarttanner9953]

Lovely to watch.
Very noisy clanking under power and not so when coasting. How is the loco now after some time of running

[@skydive7054]

i would love to see the top speed of that engine

[@paullubliner6221]

How close to the Modelworks International kit is this?

[@Nateacoll]

Did you have to make many modifications for it to run so well.

[@user-mb6rk8in4f]

Probably only here you can feel like Gulliver in the country of the Lilliputians.

[@nileadam7336]

Have you made another video yet? It's been a year ago.

[@ukmodelengineering]

Hi Nile, sorry for the lack of videos, last year there wasn't many events, hoping this year I'll be out and about more with the camera. Thanks for watching, LMS4767.

[@nileadam7336]

No problem. Also, you can call me Niley whatever you want.

[@JintySteam1]

Nice new intro.

[@ukmodelengineering]

Thanks!

[@kummer-racefield8052]

My new Dreamjob 😁

[@stewartdavis8618]

What oil are you using to lubricate please ?

[@TheMrduuk]

Can u buy similar locos

[@3801Catcher]

Kingscale models are RTR engines. 13000 pounds roughly

[@TheMrduuk]

@@3801Catcher thankyou

[@robertwedd1111]

Where is this railway please?

[@ukmodelengineering]

It is based at Walton Park in Sale M33 4AG

[@mistermadmachine6311]

Bittern what kind of name is that

[@manasbose8817]

A bittern is beautiful but rather secretive bird in the UK. Mallard of course was named after a UK duck😂