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This Photo Gallery contains images of the Coffee Pot model, and the prototype at various times between 1910 and 1992.

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The production model of Coffee Pot No.1, as preserved on the Pichi Richi Railway at Quorn, South Australia.

The production model of Coffee Pot No.1, as preserved on the Pichi Richi Railway at Quorn, South Australia.

The production model of Coffee Pot No.1, as preserved on the Pichi Richi Railway at Quorn, South Australia.

Coffee Pot loco units - first painted samples, photo 1.

Coffee Pot loco units - first painted samples, photo 2.

Coffee Pot loco units - first painted samples, photo 2, showing cab and boler backhead detail.

The Coffee Pot Pilot Model, photographed by James McInerney and used courtesy of the Australian Model Railway Magazine.

No 1 - front right. The loco is articulated (hinged) from the coach, as per the prototype. The colours are not those of the finished model.

No 1 - front left. The colours shown are not those of the final models, as these versions are for engineering evaluation. Decoration samples to come.

No 1 - right side full view. The etched brass 'concertina' gates will be supplied closed as shown, but an open gate will also be provided.

Nos 1 and 2 - rear views. Note the additional luggage compartment on No 2.

No 2 rear of coach. Note how much like a double-ended railmotor No 2 looks in this view. Just add a driver!

No 1 - rear of coach.

1910 Quorn (S.A. Archives, from the Barry Lewis Collection). By kind permission of Chris Drymalik.

 

 

 

The Coffee Pot in its Commonwealth Railways green livery, on display in Alice Springs, NT. Photo used by kind permission of Chris Drymalik.

The Coffee Pot preserved and running at Quorn on the Pichi Richi Railway, April 17 1992. Photo used by kind permission of Chris Drymalik.

 

The Coffee Pot preserved and running at Quorn on the Pichi Richi Railway, 17/04/92. Photo used by kind permission of Chris Drymalik.

The Coffee Pot preserved and running at Quorn on the Pichi Richi Railway, 17/04/92. Used by kind permission of Chris Drymalik.

17/04/92 - At Woolshed Flat on the Pichi Richi Railway; South Australian Railways Brill Railcar No.106 + Coffee Pot NJAB 1. (Chris Drymalik)

 

17/04/92 - Quorn, Pichi Richi Railway - interior of Coffee Pot. Used by kind permission of Chris Drymalik.

 

17/04/92 - Pichi Richi Railway - Coffee Pot NJAB 1. Used by kind permission of Chris Drymalik.

 

A view of the Coffee Pot CAD/CAM 3D drawing.