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5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T - stock code 11902

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5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
A 5 inch gauge GWR 55XX Prairie tank, a commercially built engine by Silvercrest Models.

This one has come to us from a long-time customer, along with a 7 1/4 inch gauge 14XX by the same manufacturer.

The engine was run at his club infrequently - he claims it went very well and "goes like a rocket" - with apparently only a few steamings from new. The boiler has had a hydraulic test with new certification issued, the chassis rolls freely and runs on air.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 40
width/inches 11
height/inches 16
weight/kg 61
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
injector(s) 1
boiler number SC50300
year built 2017
boiler maker Silver Crest Models Ltd
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 2/Apr/28
superheater(s) 1
superheater type radiant
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes