Well built in the first place, the engine remains in good condition - chassis turns over freely, the boiler proved sound on a twice working pressure hydraulic test, although needs the firebox hinge mounting studs replacing - the original steel ones have rusted through.
gauge | 3 1/2 inch |
length/inches | 26 + 14 |
width/inches | 5 1/2 |
height/inches | 8 |
wheel material | cast iron |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | gunmetal |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Baker |
reverser type | screw |
lubricator type | mechanical |
boiler number | 459-391 |
year built | unknown |
boiler maker | unknown |
working pressure/psi | 80 |
boiler type | locomotive with combustion chamber |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered |
hydraulic test valid to | 30-Jan-2023 |
superheater(s) | 2 |
superheater type | flue tube |
fusible plug | no |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | spring |
mechanical pump | 2 x axle |
hand pump | 1 |