I first saw it, in the same condition, back in 2014 when we delivered a new Feldbahn to the owner. A man of eclectic tastes and considerable energy, his workshop at the time played host to a number of interesting engines (including the Boston & Albany tank and 5 inch gauge Midland 4-4-0 we sold earlier in the year).
Well built to a highly detailed design, the three cylinder engine is largely complete, apparently missing only some fittings and front running boards.
It turns over freely and runs well on air; the boiler has had a recent twice working pressure hydraulic test with certification issued for same.
Not a great deal of work to put this one back into working order; it will make a good example of this rarely modelled prototype.
gauge | 5 inch |
length/inches | 42 + 26 1/2 |
width/inches | 10 |
height/inches | 15 |
wheel material | cast iron |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | 3 x cast iron |
valve type | piston |
valve gear | Walschaerts |
reverser type | screw |
lubricator type | mechanical |
injector(s) | 2 |
boiler number | 1291 |
working pressure/psi | 90 |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered |
hydraulic test valid to | 26-Oct-2025 |
superheater(s) | 3 |
superheater type | flue tube |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | spring |
hand pump | 1 |