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3 inch scale Atkinson steam wagon - stock code 11631

A 3 inch scale Atkinson steam wagon, an engine we've sold a couple of times in the past, most recently in 2023.

It first came to us as a newly-finished though non-running engine in 2007, then passed through a couple of new owners in quick succession until it finally caught the eye of one of our long-time customers - a highly experienced engineer - who stripped the thing and reassembled it, producing a thoroughly well-sorted wagon, one of the nicest examples we've ever had. There are pictures and a video of it taken at that time in the archive.

Since it arrived back the commercially-built boiler by Kingswood has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued. Photographs opposite were taken last week, the video dates from last year - it still runs beautifully, a thoroughly nice machine to drive.

Since last with us a dog clutch has been fitted, allowing the engine to be run out of gear (they're normally fixed - if the engine's running, the wagon's moving). A nice feature, it allows the engine-driven boiler feed pump to be used when stationary.

Supplied with firing irons and starter kit of coal and oil. If required we would be more than happy to include training at our works on the firing, driving and disposal of the engine for a new owner.


scale 3 inch
length/inches 62
width/inches 20
height/inches 28
weight/kg 127
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type poppet
valve gear poppet valve
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
boiler number KB01001
year built 2001
boiler maker Kingswood Boilers
CE mark n/a - pre-2002
working pressure/psi 100
boiler type vertical multi-tube
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 11-Oct-2027
steam test valid to 6-Jan-2025
superheater(s) yes
superheater type radiant
fusible plug no
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes
road speed(s) 1
differential yes