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 |