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Portable Rock Crusher (19th / 20th Century) 
 
"Portable rock crushers were in commonly used in industrialised countries from the early 19th through early 20th centuries.
During this era when mechanical steam power was widespread, these crushers used an idler belt from a traction engine or portable engine as shown. 
These machines were often made from very heavy duty cast. Weighing multiple tons even for the smaller designed machines. The constant torque crushed most material into an 0.2"-1inch aggregate size, which was often suitable for railroad or road basing.
Unfortunately, these machines came with a historic bloody past, resulting in many injuries and delimbing's "

 

This crusher is shown with our portable engine (Steam) available in other listings.

(N Gauge / Scale) 1:148 scale

 

Portable Rock Crusher Steam (Roadwork 19th 20th)(N Scale Gauge)

£6.99Price
  • Detailed resin models that have been hand finished ready for your layout.

    No gluing or painting required.

    (Please allow for slight variations in paint/finish)

    Detailed scale models for collectors – Not for children

    (N Gauge / Scale) 1:148 scale.

  • Unless specified - figures & background sceneary are not included, they are for representation of a scene. 

    However models that state "with operator/driver/figure" do come with the figure shown fixed within the model.

     

    Any questions please ask!

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