Collectors’ Corner

A large photograph near the front of Lemaco’s 2000–2001 catalogue shows a steam locomotive in bare brass. Against the black background, its separate pipes, valve gear and tiny fittings are particularly easy to follow. The accompanying specification for the 0 gauge models goes beyond surface detail. It lists equipped cabs and smokeboxes, opening doors, hatches and covers, sprung buffers and brake rigging on both locomotive and tender. The driving axles…