Here is the photo album for Canterbury & Whitstable Railway No. 'Invicta', a 0-4-0 located in Whitstable, Kent. If you would like to suggest additional photos for this album, please click here.

This monochrome photo shows 'Invicta' as it appeared when displayed in Dane John Gardens.

Photo Copyright © D V Horton

A close up photo of the inclined cylinders. This feature appeared on 'Rocket' as well, but driving the leading axle rather than the rear axle as is the case with 'Invicta'. Notice the drive links from the rear axle's eccentrics to the valve on top of the cylinder.

Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck

Another view of the mechanism. Notice the bell crank in the rather complex links to the slide valve. The mannequin of the driver has its hand on the throttle with the link to the valve on the dome.

Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck

The wheel of the leading axle. Notice that this is a cast iron item with typical spokes of the era. Notice, too that the loco has a simple bar frame chassis with leaf spring suspension. This was quite an advance on earlier Stephenson designs.

Photo Copyright © Robin R Beck