4-2-2 Caledonian, Triang R.553

This small model train was one of several that were sent over from England to me, after my Brother died last Christmas. My Father was a keen collector of model trains and also did a huge amount of photography of the various steam trains of the UK and a few parts of Europe. Will be giving each of my kids one of these models to keep, as a reminder of their Grandpa. Will add more info when I get home later today. There has to be a more creative way to photograph these - anyone have any ideas, lol??

"Caledonian Railway Single No. 123 is a preserved Scottish steam locomotive. The unique 4-2-2 was built by Neilson and Company in 1886, works No. 3553 as an exhibition locomotive. In 1914 it was placed on the Caledonian Railway duplicate list, and renumbered 1123. It entered London, Midland and Scottish Railway service in 1923 and the LMS renumbered her 14010 and gave her the power classification 1P. She was withdrawn in 1935 and set aside for preservation. She was restored to steam by British Railways to run Railtours and enthusiast specials until the end of Steam in Scotland ..... Tri-Ang released a model of No.123 in the 1960s, in Caledonian livery and labelling."

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caledonian_Railway_Single