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1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine - stock code 9928

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1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale double crank agricultural engine
An update, with some history of the engine kindly supplied to us by the previous owner:

The engine was built by Mr J H Ingall of Kendal, a toolmaker at the K's shoe factory in that town. An experienced model engine he had previously built a 5 inch gauge GWR 11XX, scaled down from the 7 1/4 inch gauge "Midge" design.

Both the locomotive and traction engine are believed to have had boilers built by Clarkson's of York, this engine based on the Hughes Allchin design and representing the twin cylinder engines produced in small numbers at the Globe Works.

Purchased in the 1980s at an auction in the Town Hall, Kendal, when bought the wheels were fitted with beautifully made leather tyres - unsurprising given the builder's place of employment! It was found to be a free-steaming engine, easily pulling the owner and two small children around the garden.

It remained in the owner's collection for over thirty years - in his words "It's one of those engines from a passed era produced by a craftsman whose trade was engineering first and foremost - that's why its was part of the collection for so long."

A finely made double crank agricultural engine, a freelance design of elegant, rather imposing proportions.

Standard of workmanship is of high quality throughout, fit and finish of the motionwork and valve gear very good. The engine runs well on air with crisp, well-defined exhaust beats - there's some video of it here.

scale 1 1/2 inch & smaller
length/inches 31
width/inches 13
height/inches 18 1/2
wheel material steel
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to untested
steam test valid to untested
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
whistle yes