Standard of workmanship is good throughout, machining is crisp, motionwork and valve gear well-executed, the platework neatly formed. Paintwork is to a good standard, it presents very well.
Hydraulic tested by the builder's club when built and complete with their documentation, the engine has yet to be steamed. It will require some work to commission, including attention to a seized regulator.
gauge | 3 1/2 inch |
length/inches | 36 1/2 |
width/inches | 7 1/2 |
height/inches | 10 1/2 |
wheel material | cast iron |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | gunmetal |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Walschaerts |
reverser type | pole |
lubricator type | mechanical |
boiler number | 492 |
year built | 2008 |
CE mark | n/a - non-commercial |
working pressure/psi | 90 |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered |
hydraulic test valid to | 20/Feb/24 |
superheater(s) | 3 |
superheater type | flue tube |
fusible plug | no |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | spring |
mechanical pump | 1 |
hand pump | 1 |
whistle | yes |