Well advanced with substantially complete chassis including motionwork and valve gear, copper boiler, platework including cab and running boards and a complete bogie tender.
The work of a prolific engineer, we've had many of his engines - both complete and part-finished - over the years. Always a man for a rare or interesting prototype his enthusiasm, at times, running far ahead of workshop hours available to complete everything on the bench!
gauge | 3 1/2 inch |
length/inches | 28 + 20 |
width/inches | 6 1/2 |
height/inches | 10 1/2 |
wheel material | cast iron |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | gunmetal |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Stephensons |
reverser type | screw |
lubricator type | mechanical |
boiler number | N 73/90/180 |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | copper |
superheater(s) | 2 |
superheater type | flue tube |
mechanical pump | 1 |
hand pump | 1 |