The records of George D Whitcomb of Rochelle, Illinois, USA, indicate
that in May 1924 he supplied a Model MO 7-ton 4-wheel petrol locomotive with a Waukesha engine fitted
with 24” driving wheels to Gilbert & McAuliffe, Melbourne for David
Mitchell Estate, Cave Hill, Lilydale.
The locomotive’s gauge was recorded as 36” (ie
3ft)
