Description
Lesney (Matchbox) No. 14 – “Duke of Connaught” Locomotive
Series: Matchbox 1–75 Series
Model number: 14
Manufacturer: Lesney Products & Co. Ltd., England
Introduced: 1956
Scale: Not to exact railway scale (made to fit Matchbox size standards)
The Real Locomotive
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Named after the Duke of Connaught, a title associated with British royalty
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The model represents a British steam locomotive in classic LMS-style proportions
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Matchbox often used historic or prestigious railway names to appeal to both children and adult collectors
Model Description & Features
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Body: Die-cast metal steam locomotive
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Colour:
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Black body
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Red wheels and chassis detailing
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Wheels:
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Bright red spoked wheels (a key visual feature)
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Cab & Boiler:
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Simplified but well-proportioned casting
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Baseplate:
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Black metal base stamped “Lesney – Made in England”
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Coupling:
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No working coupler (display/play model rather than train-set compatible)
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This model is admired for its strong character and bold colouring, despite its small size.
