Model; 1:16 scale model of Metropolitan Railway A class 4-4-0T steam locomotive No.23, by Francis Rummens, 1945 - 1963

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Reference number	1991/59
Description	3.5 inch gauge, 1:16 scale model of Metropolitan Railway A class 4-4-0T steam locomotive No.23. Hand built in brass, copper and stainless steel.
Manufacturer	Mr Francis Mortimer Rummens
Dates	1945 - 1963
Collection	Models
Object type	Model
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	MET Model Hand-made Suburban rail
Completeness	100% 100% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	240mm
  Length	630mm
  Width	150mm
  Scale	1:16

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Inscription	BAKER ST. PINNER 1864 METROPOLITAN RAILWAY 4-4-0 PASSENGER TANK / LOCOMOTIVE NO 23, SCALE 1/16 / *148 of these engines were built 1865-1885 for service on four different / railways in the London area. (The prominent pipes conducted exhaust steam / to the side tanks to be condensed during tunnel working). Last example / withdrawn from active service, 1948.

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Brass Copper Stainless steel

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Mr Francis Mortimer Rummens, 1945 - 1963

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Company	Metropolitan Railway, 1866