The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 8 (January 15, 1927)
A Model Locomotive
A Model Locomotive
The illustrations shown on this page are of a miniature locomotive which is at present being constructed by Mr. G. G. Buick, a fitter of Addington Workshops. The chief dimensions of the locomotive are:—
Mr. Buick started work on this job nearly five years ago as a hobby, only his spare time being employed in bringing the engine to its present stage. It is expected that the work will be finished in about six months.
The young man who is seen reclining in the boiler is Ian Buick, and we feel sure that every boy connected in any way with the service will envy him the prospect of driving this fine working model when his father's long and complicated job is finished.