Unsteamed, the engine is fairly stiff to turn over - not unheard of in kits which have been assembled "straight from the box" without a degree of fettling. Complete apart from a couple of blanking plugs for throatplate and front tubeplate; the valve and eccentric need setting - it makes half a turn on air.
Complete with original build instructions and manufacturer's boiler certification, there is further information and a full specification for the model on Steam Traction World's website.
Complete with a purpose-built stand on castors.
scale | 2 inch |
wheel material | steel |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | cast iron |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Stephensons |
reverser type | pole |
governor type | Pickering |
injector(s) | 1 |
boiler number | STW 2011 |
year built | 2019 |
boiler maker | Steam Traction World |
CE mark | yes |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered |
fusible plug | yes |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | Ramsbottom |
mechanical pump | 1 |
whistle | yes |
road speed(s) | 2 |
differential | yes |