Introducing our rendition of the WG Bagnall Fireless locomotive, a unique piece of railway history now available as a DIY kit! This locomotive, characterized by its steam accumulator instead of a traditional boiler, was ingeniously designed to be charged with steam from a stationary boiler, allowing for up to 8 hours of operation. Highly acclaimed for its safety features, it was commonly employed in industrial settings like factories and chemical plants, where fire hazards were a concern. W.G. Bagnall Ltd., established in 1870, crafted their first locomotive in 1875 and went on to produce machinery for collieries and plantations worldwide. Our kit pays homage to this legacy, with 14 fireless locomotives produced by Bagnall between 1925 and 1935. This unpainted kit includes the.
