Cardean locomotive 903 (Carette for Bassett-Lowke)

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Cardean locomotive 903 (Carette for Bassett-Lowke)

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Arch Three , Area 30
Classic Locomotives (display)


A blue gauge 0 clockwork 4-6-0 commemorative "Cardean" Caledonian Railway locomotive #903, with 12-wheel coach, made by Carette for Bassett-Lowke in 1912.

This was a West Coast joint stock LNWR/CR souvenir sold by Hamleys, and through a network of station newssellers.

Plaque text: "A marvel of value"

Text from the tin printed advertisement, by Hamleys:

" The last word in passenger comfort, running between Euston, Glasgow and beyond.
Available at station bookstalls en route.
Locomotive Price 2/6d ( 12½ p )
Coach Price 1/6d (7½ p)"

The Cardean was designed by McIntosh and built in 1906.

Advertising

Bassett-Lowke CardeanLoco advert Nov1910.jpg
Bassett-Lowke Caledonian loco launch 1910.jpg

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