15 ton Cowans and Sheldon rail crane Profile and Models
©Public Domain
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During the 1890s, Cowans Sheldon sold a highly successful standard design of crane with a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement that was capable of lifting 15 tons to a radius of 20 or 22 feet when propped. A number of pre-grouping railways took advantage of the design, including many of the smaller companies operating at the time. The cranes saw a long lifespan with many operating well into Big Four and BR usage, with some still working in the late 1960s. Two types were produced, one with a curved jib and one with a swan necked jib. |
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Type of Vehicle |
Crane |
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Builder |
Cowans Sheldon |
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Build Date |
1893-1895 |
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Total Built |
29 |
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Operators |
Many pre-gouping railways Great Western Railway London, Midland & Scottish Railway London & North Eastern Railway Southern Railway British Railways |
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Main Duties |
Breakdown Rerailing Infrastucture |
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In Service Until |
1968 |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
LMS black
LNER black
BR black with early emblem
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Airfix |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
R202 View |
15 Ton Diesel Locomotive Crane Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | D&S Models |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
DS801 View |
Cowan Sheldon 15T Breakdown Crane Mk I Kit | Unpainted |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | D&S Models |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
DS802 View |
Cowan Sheldon 15T Breakdown Crane Mk II Kit | Unpainted |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Dapol |
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Requires assembly | Unpowered |
C028 View |
15 Ton Diesel Crane plastic kit | Unpainted |