An older engine, it steams freely and runs well in either direction - there's some video on our YouTube channel here..
The boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued, feeds and safety valve all worked reliably on test.
We like this one - a quirky narrow gauge design, of plausible outline and well put together originally.
gauge | 3 1/2 inch |
length/inches | 23 |
width/inches | 10 |
height/inches | 12 |
weight/kg | 23 |
wheel material | cast iron |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | gunmetal |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Hackworth |
reverser type | pole |
lubricator type | mechanical |
boiler number | 10550 |
year built | unknown |
boiler maker | unknown |
working pressure/psi | 80 |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered |
hydraulic test valid to | 18/Dec/26 |
steam test valid to | 11/Mar/24 |
fusible plug | no |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | spring |
mechanical pump | 1 |
hand pump | 1 |
whistle | yes |