Leech (Rochester) Limited 0 Gauge

(Burtons of Walsall, UK)

A series of 0-6-0 live steam tank locomotives manufactured by Leech (Rochester) Limited and distributed by Burtons of Walsall. A simple pot boiler, meths fuelled, and reputed to be good runners, although requiring a push start. Direction control was dependant on the direction of the initial push. Each locomotive was supplied with comprehensive instructions, a spanner, steam oil, syringe, funnel and spare fibre washers. Original filling specification indicates 21 ml of meths and 40 ml of water, ensuring meths runs out before water.