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The Foden 6-ton C type
steam estate tractor
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| So, having built Thetford Town the next project is the Foden. As with the Burrell this web page will be its story from beginning to end. As the project progresses pages will be replaced so if you come in part way through you will have missed things. It will probably take about a couple of years ........ so be patient! The start is May 2003 with the chassis ......... but first ...... |  |
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| A full size Foden C type 6-ton steam lorry | ||
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Why the Foden? well I think it has character and is interesting to look at. But as beauty is in the eye of the beholder perhaps not all will agree. The 3" scale model being built is just about within my workshop capabilities (with a bit of inventiveness) and it should be a better model to drive than a showman's engine which has everything under that massive canopy. (I know this has a cab but the cab rear can be modified to give access ........ and yes I could have modified the canopy of the Burrell, but didn't!) |
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| Why an estate wagon? well again I think that dumpy vehicle ooozes power and from a practical point of view the driver gets to be nearer the cab. | My model so far ....... almost there | |
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| The tractor version has the chassis shortened to just behind the rear wheels and usually has a sloping side or canvass coverable back. | ||
| So, what's it based on? well the drawings are by a chap called Terry Morris. They were drawn in 1972, so some 30 years ago, he wrote some articles in the ME over the period of May 72 to September 73 whilst he was building the model in which it is clear that the drawings are not a true scale of a prototype ...... but hey, so what? ....... the fact they exist and are a very good replication of the Foden range is sufficient for most modellers and if you are a true to scale buff you could take them and modify them to fit your prototype. Or, if like me make up your own version loosely based on something you like. |
Want to know some background on Foden
steam lorries? then just click here: |
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