This 5 inch gauge Locomotive has been scratch built and includes a great deal of detailing.
Ken was able to obtain a lot of information and photographs of "John Hampden" as the
Locomotive is preserved in the London Transport Museum.
Used on the London Transport Metropolitan Line, these Locomotive's (nicknamed 'Growlers')
had a very long working life, 20 units where built in the early 1900's and rebuilding started in 1919,
which extended their life for many years.
The last Locomotive hauled a passenger train in September 1961, which ended
55 years of passenger service.
Not all were immediately scrapped and John Hampden" was used for shunting duties
at the Acton Works.
the Loco even has working lights.
