5inch Gauge Maxitrax Midland 4F, Running at Erewash M.E.S. 29/05/23

A summers evening run around the beautiful track at the Erewash Valley Model Engineering Society track. The loco is the Rev. Christopher Stevens’ Midland 4F by Maxitrax. Recently rebuilt with new piston rings and twin injectors. According to Maxitrax the model is a faithful copy of the full size engine complete with Fowler 3500 gallon tender. It has a coal fired copper boiler, four row radiant super heater, screw reverser, Stephensons link valve gear and piston valves.

Complete Locos and kits are available from Maxitrax here https://maxitrak.com/locomotive-item/...

Erewash Valley Model Engineering Society was formed in 1974. The society purchased its current site in 1989 and has:
A raised track of 566ft, of 2½”, 3½” and 5” gauges
A ground level track of 1300 ft approx of 3½” 5” and 7¼” gauges
A garden railway layout of 32mm gauge track to suit “16mm scale” and “O” gauge models and a circle of 45mm gauge track to suit “Gauge 1” models.
A hard surfaced area suitable for running Traction Engines and similar models.
A Club House
If you are interested in the activities of the Society we would like to hear from you.
Please email us at [email protected] or visit https://www.erewashvalleymes.co.uk