Helen Long (2.5 Gauge)

Overview
Helen Long is a 2.5 Gauge 4-8-4 locomotive jointly designed by LBSC to a commission by James Joslin of the Canadian Model Engineering Club. It is a coal-fired design with a firebox over 6 inches long, the boiler provided steam for three piston-valved cylinders fitted with Walshaerts valve gear operated by screw reverser in the cab.

Commissioning
In 1927, James Joslin of Toronto, secretary of the Canadian Model Engineering Club, commissioned "LBSC" to build a 4-8-4 tank locomotive to his outline design. Fully-detailed and built by LBSC, it went on to become the first complex LBSC design serialised in "Model Engineer", intended for experienced model makers. The design was an immediate success, becoming a popular choice amongst those engineers capable of building it.

Similar locomotives
Helen Long is often confused with Uranus, another 4-8-4 locomotive by LBSC. Helen long is a tank engine, Uranus is a tender engine.

Dimensions
Length 31 inches.