Traction Engine Water Bowser probably 2” Scale

[Bryan (C,F&D)]

A four wheeled water bowser for towing behind a traction engine. It has a horizontal cylindrical tank and a lever operated water pump to fill the tank from a nearby water source.

Design origin is uncertain, but could be based on a Fowler 350 gallon water cart shown in Model Engineer dated 5 September 1986, page 266.

Chassis is made of wood, with a steerable front carriage with 4½” dia wheels, and the rear wheels are 6” dia, All the wheels are traction engine spoked style using aluminium rims.

Water tank has lightly domed ends and is made of a non-magnetic material, presumed to be brass or copper, and has a capacity of about 4 litres.

Tank is maroon in colour, wheels are mid green, and the timber chassis is dark stained.

Overall length 24” inc A-frame drawbar
Width 8”
Height 15”

Weight is about 5kg


Collection preferred from Guildford, Surrey.

£280 or near offer.


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