CFM Model Train

[erikakelly]

Hello, I am wondering if anyone could provide information regarding this particular train. The collector had a whole layout at one time and kept this as their favorite piece. Thank you in advance. 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17kNK6AsJKLu6-lXbl26H0i9OCslvmoBP?usp=sharing 

[tstage]

I believe that's a Garratt.  A very unique locomotive...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garratt_locomotive

Tom

["JaBear"]

It would appear that the model is of a Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique Class 14, 2-6-2 + 2-6-2 Garratt.

 

R3958.  Ex. Rhodesia Railways 14th class at Lourenço Marques.  22nd August, 1972. by Ron Fisher, on Flickr

 

Cheers, the Bear.

[Overmod]

The builder's plate says 'North British' so I think this is actually a 14A (first in class built 1914 for what was then Rhodesia, the 'A' indicating a modification to give lower axle load (15T).  Cape gauge, 3'6".

I believe the model shows the locomotive as built; I see references that these were rebuilt with different-appearing cabs in the '30s, long before the engines went to Mozambique.

Interesting snazzy modern paint.  These engines had an interesting history.

[NorthBrit]

Built by North British Railway in 1928  under licence from Beyer Peacock for Rhodesian Railways.   Sold to Mozambique around 1960/1961

 

David

[BATMAN]

[BATMAN]

Looks to be G-Scale, maybe a Brian Franklin build?

 

["JaBear"]

IMO, all the answers, so far, have been helpful, but that video was a good find Batman, and with 60 years of modelling, Mr Franklin, who appears to have been a very talented bloke, is a good possible candidate for builder. 

 

I note that there is an LGB logo on the display case under the front engine, and there is something on the centre of the case, though trying to enlarge the photo to decipher it, only turns it into a pixelated mess for me, anyway!

 

I’m not sure what access the OP has to the model, but a closer photo of that area could be of further assistance.

 

I have had a brief look at the LGB literature on line, but have only confused myself as to what the donor mechanism could be!

 

BTW, to erikakelly, a belated  to the Forum.

 

Cheers, the Bear.

[BATMAN]

The little plaque on the centre of the case says "LGB....Something". Maybe it is the name of the model that resided in the case once upon a time.

Pure speculation on my part, but, I am thinking it is a very old case made by LGB ( it has the look of one of theirs) that is being used to house this loco which is not necessarily an LGB loco.

A little more sleuthing is required to prove we're both wrong.

On another note, if it is a handmade loco, it could be worth a chunk of change from what I have seen online.

["JaBear"]

BATMAN

A little more sleuthing is required to prove we're both wrong.

I don’t wish to “tar you with the same brush,” Batman, but in my case, it could be highly likely. 

 

I’m now speculating that a Bachmann G gauge locomotive (s),  don’t ask me which one, supplied the running mechanism?

 

If it is as I suspect a unique model, it valuable in a monetary sense, but more so in my opinion, as a fine example of a talented Craftsman’s work, and a thing of beauty.  

 

Cheers, the Bear.

[Overmod]

I'll bet a hat this is from one of the Garden Railway Services (Michael Adamson) Rhodesian 14As first built in the early '80s.

Address: Station Studio, 6 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough,
Buckinghamshire HP27 9DT United Kingdom

Tel: [phone]

[BATMAN]

If it is as I suspect a unique model, it valuable in a monetary sense, but more so in my opinion, as a fine example of a talented Craftsman’s work, and a thing of beauty.

Agreed, I only mention the "$" factor as a caution to the OP who may have no interest and or knowledge of model trains. As someone who has dealt with a few Estates over the years, I have been surprised by what some beneficiaries have written off as useless junk and walked away from. 

[maxman]

Overmod

I'll bet a hat this is from one of the Garden Railway Services (Michael Adamson) Rhodesian 14As first built in the early '80s.

Address: Station Studio, 6 Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough,
Buckinghamshire HP27 9DT United Kingdom

Tel: [phone]

 

Some photos from their website here:

https://www.grsuk.com/about-us/

 

["JaBear"]

Overmod

I'll bet a hat this is from one of the Garden Railway Services (Michael Adamson)

I don’t think I’ll take you up on your bet, I value my beanie too much at this time of year, down under.

However, a good bit of sleuthing to find another very talented modeller!

Cheers, the Bear.