Yankee Shop

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Yankee Shop was a manufacturer of live steam locomotives. It was founded by Lester Friend.

See also Friends Models.

Armitage Atlantic

Keith Taylor posted on Chaski.org, 21 September 2018]:

The “Friend’s” Atlantic was NOT designed by Mr. (Lester) Friend. It was the work of Alan Armitage who was also very famous for his work with narrrow gauge and O scale model railroads.


eBay Atlantic #1

The following 3/4 inch scale Yankee Shop Atlantic appeared on eBay, 29 August 2018.

eBay Atlantic #2

Several auctions were posted on eBay in July 2019 that were various parts of a single 3/4 inch scale Yankee Shop Atlantic. Photos can be viewed here:

4-6-6-T

Lester Friend published a small booklet of build instructions for the 4-6-6-T 3/4 inch scale locomotive in 1948. The following images are from an eBay auction, 25 May 2021.

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