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FOR SALE 09/07/2026
Set of Jack Buckler “Sweet Pea” 5″ Gauge Live Steam Locomotive Castings
Description:
Offered for sale is a set of castings for the renowned Jack Buckler–designed “Sweet Pea” 5-inch gauge live steam locomotive. This is a fantastic opportunity for a model engineer or enthusiast to build one of the most popular narrow-gauge miniature locomotives.
The Sweet Pea design is well regarded for its robust performance, simplicity, and reliability, making it ideal for both newcomers to locomotive construction and experienced builders looking for an enjoyable project..
What’s Included:
Set of original castings required for the locomotive build. Castings are in good, unused condition (see photos below for detail). The casting set includes:
- Cast iron cylinder castings (2 off, cast iron)
- Front and rear cylinder covers (2 off each, cast iron)
- Steam chests (2 off, cast iron)
- Slide valve casting (1 off, bronze, machined and split to make 2 valves)
- Pistons (2 off, bronze)
- Chimney base (1 off, bronze)
- Chimney cap (1 off, bronze)
- Smokebox front ring (1 off, bronze)
- Smokebox door (1 off, bronze)
- Smokebox rear ring (1 off, bronze)
- Smokebox saddle (1 off, aluminium)
- Horn guide T profile castings (4 off, bronze)
- Frame stretcher plates (2 off, cast iron)
- Driving wheels (4 off, cast iron)
- Axle pump eccentric strap castings (1 set, bronze)
- Reversing lever bracket (1 off, bronze)
Key Features:
- Castings can be used to build a real, live steam 5″ gauge locomotive!
- Proven design – widely built and documented
- Strong pulling capability despite compact size
- Excellent club locomotive once completed
- Able to negotiate tight radius curves – ideal for private garden railways or home tracks!
Condition:
All castings are unused and as supplied, with typical surface finish from the foundry. No machining has been carried out. Please note castings will require machining – this is not a ‘kit build’ locomotive, but requires basic fitting and machining skills to complete the project.
Additional Notes:
- A full set of the construction articles and plans is available (soft copy) to assist the buyer with constructing this model
- Sold as a complete set only (not splitting)
Postage / Collection:
Due to the weight, collection is preferred, though delivery via postage or courier can be arranged at the buyer’s expense. Please send me a message to discuss options.
Price: $1200
Contact: David Heah. Phone: 0400 609 219 Email: david.anthony.heah@gmail.com
FOR SALE 02/06/2026
Model Engineering Workshop Equipment
A long-established model engineer is downsizing and offering a large range of workshop equipment and tooling accumulated over 50 years.
Major Items Include:
- Hercus AR lathe on pedestal (with milling attachment, faceplates, 4 chucks, fixed & travelling steadies, full collet set)
- ZX-40A geared tilt-head mill/drill on stand (with collet set, boring head, vices)
- 8” rotary table
Tooling & Equipment:
- Dial gauges, micrometers, measuring equipment
- Parallels, precision blocks with clamps, V-blocks, angle plates
- Marking out equipment and magnetic base
- Surface plates (150x150mm and 230x300mm)
- Morse taper sleeves
- Large assortment of drills, milling cutters, taps and dies
- 40 imperial hand reamers (up to 1”), plus adjustable reamers
Additional Items:
- Model engineering books (including bound volumes of Model Engineer)
- Castings and material stock
FOR SALE 26/10/2025
Rotary Table
8 inch Diameter “Toolex” Rotary Table and Footstock. 60:1 Ratio
Never Used. Original price around $650 will sell for $450 ono.
Jeff Schaefer 08 82986927
FOR SALE 19/11/2022
For Sale – CIG Transarc Junior 2 electric welder. Not new, but operational with trolley. $100 ONO
Location Carey Gully. Bryan Homann 0417 843 945
