Model, (scale 1:4) of Perkins's Water Tube Boiler

Model, (scale 1:4) of Perkins's Water Tube Boiler

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Model, (scale 1:4) of Perkins's Water Tube Boiler (made from particulars furnished by the Dorking Grey Stone Lime Co.)

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1930-246
Measurements:
overall: 913 mm x 485 mm x 818 mm,
type:
model

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