Polly (5 Gauge)

Overview
Polly is a range of freelance locomotives designed by J.G.S. Clark (Polly I to IV) and A. Clark (Polly V and VI). The design has been around since the mid eighties, and is considered to be an excellent beginners locomotive. It's design is simple and uses principles which are easier to construct and maintain, such as slide valves. The locomotives are supplied in Kit form, fully machined.

Design
The Polly locomotive was originally designed and manufactured by JGS Clarke in 1987. In 1999 Andy Clarke bought the Polly range of locomotives and continued to evolve them with Polly V and VI.

Polly I
0-4-0 side tank locomotive (approx six person capacity). Designed by J.G.S. Clark.

Polly II
0-4-0 tender locomotive (approx six person capacity). Designed by J.G.S. Clark.

Polly III
0-6-0 side tank locomotive (approx eight person capacity). Designed by J.G.S. Clark.

Polly IV
0-6-0 tender locomotive (approx eight person capacity). The last designed by J.G.S. Clark.

Polly V
2-6-0 tank locomotive (at least eight person capacity). Designed by A. Clark.

Polly VI
2-6-0 tender locomotive (at least eight person capacity). Designed by A. Clark.

Owners club
There is a thriving community around Polly ownership, and regular meetings. The owners club is called The Polly Owners Group.