This model locomotive was constructed of a body, a frame and wheels. The body was diecast in the white metal alloy zamak. The frame was diecast in a steel alloy. The frame was supported by the wheel sets, which in this instance was an 0-6-0 wheel arrangement, which were held in place by crimped lugs. These driving wheels were also diecast in a steel alloy. In later production, the wheels were given a varnish like finish. The middle pair of driving wheels did not have flanges.
The detail on these locomotives the cab, exhaust funnel, steps at the front and into the cab, hand rails, ventilation grills, oil boxes and cooling elements. Radiator grilles were at the front. Cab windows were filled.
Coupling was at the cab end only and was either a riveted tin plate swivel eye or a downward pin. The tin plate swivel eye gave way to a more robust cast ring tow loop.
The livery was either painted in green, maroon, blue or black. The front grille picked out in gold trim. The front and rear buffer beams were picked out in red. In some cases, the funnel was picked out in red too.
All painting was done prior to assembly. Assembly required fixing the frame to the body. This was achieved by posts at each end of the body passing through the frame. The ends were then peened, to keep the two parts together.
The body had ‘LONE STAR LOCOS’ and ‘MADE IN ENGLAND’ cast in high relief on the inside.
