This 030 Decauville type 1912
It was this machine widgh, 0,60 meter, which was chosen by the war ministry to supply the strategic ligns; it weighs 8 tonnes empty and 10 1/2 tonnes in working conditions.It was also used for public works and companies
The reduced model at 1/4,75 scale, for a rail width of 127 mm ( 5 inches), a length of 106 cm, cylinder bore of 45 mm for a stroke of 60 mm, slide valves and distribution are walschaert types.
It is a pleasure to built these machines and running them is marvelous. Tending the boiler is easy and with a never failing strength where one can pull 15 or more people.
It is easy to find the drawings, parts and taps at our freind Jean Claude PORTERIE at the following address
STEAM LE HOBBY,2,rue Maison Suisse, 64200 BIARRITZ