A 3 inch scale Burrell 6nhp agricultural engine to the popular Plastow design. This one came in recently as part exchange against a Fowler road locomotive. Fairly basic standard of construction, however it runs in both directions.
The copper boiler was structurally sound on a twice working pressure hydraulic test, although with two leaky stays on the throatplate which will require repair before further use.
scale |
3 inch |
length/inches |
44 |
width/inches |
20 |
height/inches |
30 |
weight/kg |
130 |
cylinder material |
cast iron |
valve type |
slide |
valve gear |
Stephensons |
reverser type |
pole |
lubricator type |
mechanical |
working pressure/psi |
100 |
boiler type |
locomotive |
boiler material |
copper |
boiler construction |
silver soldered |
fusible plug |
no |
safety valve(s) |
2 |
safety valve type |
spring |
mechanical pump |
1 |
hand pump |
1 |
road speed(s) |
2 |
differential |
yes |