Bassett Lowke info needed

[David Bigcheeseplant]

A friend of mine wondered if any one had info on this loco, It is out of my personal interest but wonder if anyone can let me know and possible value.

 

David

[Nearholmer]

These "Enterprise" locos are well-respected, and in the hands of a knowledgeable user they perform very well.

 

Not usually "worth a mint of money", because they often need a bit of tinkering to fettle them up, and there are relatively few such knowledgeable users, but somebody will want to become its custodian.

 

Here's one for sale by a reputable dealer, to give an idea of price range 

https://vintagehornby.net/products/bassett-lowke/

Edited March 31, 2021 by Nearholmer

[decauville1126]

I've just purchased a tatty "Enterprise" 4-4-0 which is minus the burner/spirit tank, tender, and whistle. Also the boiler is semi-detached. So it's a complete stripdown for starters.

 

So might I ask if anyone on here has an Enterprise they can measure and do some pix of the burner/tank assembly? I think it unlikely that I'll find a burner as spares, or an original tender likewise. But I am inclined to look at putting some form of throttle control on it.

 

Any help/guidance/suggestions (polite) appreciated. Thanks.

[Nearholmer]

I don’t, but if you find the Classic 0 Gauge Forum (make sure you get the UK one; there’s a similar-sounding US one), there are Enterprise users there, and there is an archive of really detailed stuff about setting-up valve timings and the like, which you will doubtless need soon.

[Metropolitan H]

There were a number of B-L "Enterprise" and "Super Enterprise" (4-6-0) to be seen and running  at the Bedford Vintage Trains meet (see HRCA website for details) at Houghton Conquest last evening. I think the live-steam runners there - Mike Swain (??) and friends - might be able to help you if you can get in touch with them. Look up "Chesham Steamers" on the HRCA website events listing - https://www.hrca.net/extra/events-public

 There appears to be a meeting scheduled for next week - "Jun 20, Tue. Chesham Steamers, Christ Church,Waterside,Chesham,Bucks,HP5 1PY.(Please note this is the original venue and not the more recent Methodist Church) 3-8pm ."

 

Otherwise you might wish to contact the Bassett-Lowke Society who have a meeting advertised as follows

- Saturday June 24th - Bassett-Lowke Society Running Day, Digswell - The Cowper Arms, 31 Station Road, Digswell, Welwyn, Herts, AL6 0EA – 10:30am to 3:30pm
Please note The Cowper Arms is next to Welwyn North Station

 

Hope that helps.

 

Chris H

 

P.S. I'm not a HRCA nor B-L Soc member - and I don't have a B-L steamer, but I have been tempted!

 

CH