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5 inch gauge LMS ''Patriot'' No.5543 - stock code 12066

A 5 inch gauge LMS "Patriot", Fowler's design combining the three cylinder "Royal Scot" chassis with the boiler from a rebuilt - so-called "large boiler" - Claughton 4-4-0. The result was an attractive design, acquiring the nickname of "Baby Scot".

A well-advanced project, this one has come to us from the family of the late builder. We'd put it at about 80% complete - work remaining includes cladding, pipework, fittings and painting.

The chassis turns over, fairly stiffly although without tight spots. Stored for some years, it doesn't currently run on air - it will need pistons and valves checking and setting.

Axles run in split bronze bearings, with pressure lubrication from a lubricator mounted between the frames.

Complete with a finely made CE-marked boiler by Western Steam.

For such an attractive design, it's a mystery to us as to why so few models of these exist. In the last twenty years we've had one other Patriot, that one in 3 1/2 inch gauge, a beautifully made, exhibition-winning engine.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 44+25
width/inches 10
height/inches 14
weight/kg 107
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type split bronze
cylinder material 3 x cast iron
valve type piston
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type screw
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 2
boiler number WSME.854.02.10.HV.5080.WB1521
year built 2010
boiler maker Western Steam
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 100
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
superheater(s) 3
superheater type radiant
mechanical pump 1 x axle
hand pump 1