Full Size Midland Oil Feeder - Handmade - Norfolk Tinman
A handmade oil feeder made using traditional methods by a second generation tinsmith who has years of experience crafting these intricate, practical and functional tools for use at preserved railways all over the country. Derived from Midland style oil feeders, the feeders were widely used across the Midland and LMS regions on steam and early diesel locos.
Full Description
Dispatch & Delivery
Return & Refunds
Terms
1 pt Full Size Midland oil feeder - Handmade - Norfolk Tinman
Pictured with our half size feeder and full size LNER feeder for comparison.
Handmade Oil feeder made using traditional methods by a second generation tinsmith who has years of experience crafting these intricate, practical and functional tools for use at preserved railways all over the country. Derived from Midland style oil feeders, the feeders were widely used across the Midland and LMS regions on steam and early diesel locos.
Nick is the Norfolk Tinman, he has spent his career working on preserved railways with a wide range of experience of all aspects of locomotive repair. Working for many years as a Fitter at the North Norfolk Railway and volunteering on the footplate as a Driver. He uses his own oil feeders and Tinsmith products on the footplate and we are delighted to offer these faithful tools for purchase.
They have no stopper or valve and are a perfect design when filling up large or small oil pots. This oil feeder is appropriate for large miniatures and full sized locomotives including;
- Most 10 ¼” gauge locos.
- Any 15” loco and bigger.
- Full size steam loco's.
- Stationary engines.
- Full size traction engines.
If you have a smaller engine please consider other feeders and products from the Norfolk Tinman Range as we are working to develop products better suited to smaller models. This feeder features a notably larger diameter spout to deliver oil volumes best suited to very large miniature, narrow gauge and full sized locomotives.
Each product takes a substantial amount of time to make and each one requires years of experience and knowledge to craft each component. Every feeder and can is slightly unique and no two are ever truly the same. All of the forms are hand beaten or formed using simple tools with some processes utilising folders and tools where possible.
Total length: 38cm
Maximum width: 8cm
Height of spout: 14cm
Weight: 0.4kg
All values are approximate.
Back-order lead times are approximately 4-6 weeks.
