"Gantic" - A 6" scale model of the Mclaren Road Locomotive “Gigantic."
"Built in 1997 this fabulous Mclaren Compound Road Locomotive was the first engine build of this scale by Mick Cox of Rushden. The Mclaren, like all Mick's engines are built to the highest possible standard and ‘Gantic’ has performed well and without fault for the past 14 Years.."
The original "Gigantic" 1912 McLaren 10nhp Road Locomotive -
Works no. 1332 - Reg.no. DS 7128 was originally built for the War Dept but was never used. It was shipped to Australia where it spent all of its working life. It was brought back in the early 1980's.
