An older engine, it's had a recent boiler inspection and hydraulic test. Last steam test dates from 1994 - internally the boiler is in excellent condition, we suspect it's had little use and has been dry stored for much of the intervening time.
The engine runs on air; it's now in need of light restoration with a variety of jobs to do, including:
scale | 3 inch |
length/inches | 51 |
width/inches | 22 |
height/inches | 33 |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | cast iron |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Stephensons |
reverser type | pole |
governor type | Watt |
lubricator type | mechanical |
V5/registration number | mechanical |
boiler number | 311 |
year built | 1991 |
boiler maker | Brunel |
CE mark | n/a - pre-2002 |
working pressure/psi | 100 |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | steel |
boiler construction | all welded |
hydraulic test valid to | 16-Nov-2022 |
fusible plug | yes |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | Ramsbottom |
mechanical pump | 1 |
hand pump | 1 |
whistle | yes |
road speed(s) | 2 |
differential | yes |