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1 1/2 inch scale Allchin traction engine - stock code 8518

An exceptionally well built 1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine "Royal Chester". The engine has come to us from the late builder's family, it remains in as-new condition throughout.

Pictures tell the story on this one - built to an excellent standard throughout, finely painted and lined, complete with display case and a superb set of tools and firing irons.

scale 1 1/2 inch & smaller
length/inches 26
width/inches 12
height/inches 17
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
injector(s) 1
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 9-Apr-2023
fusible plug no
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type Ramsbottom
mechanical pump 1
road speed(s) 2
differential yes