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The engine rolls freely and runs on air. On a twice working pressure hydraulic test the boiler appeared structurally sound, with a few minor beads from stays which would take up when hot.
Most fittings leak - not unexpected on an engine that hasn't run in some years - there is wear in the motionwork and valve gear.
gauge | 5 inch |
length/inches | 29 |
width/inches | 10 1/2 |
height/inches | 15 |
weight/kg | 45 |
wheel material | cast iron |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | gunmetal |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Walschaerts |
reverser type | pole |
lubricator type | mechanical |
injector(s) | 1 |
boiler number | N49.80.10 |
year built | 1951 |
boiler maker | J.Mercer |
working pressure/psi | 80 |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered, nutted & calked firebox stays |
superheater(s) | 3 |
superheater type | flue tube |
fusible plug | no |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | spring |
mechanical pump | 2 x axle |
hand pump | 1 |
whistle | yes |