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5 inch gauge "Polly VI" 2-6-0 - stock code 9660

A 5 inch gauge Polly VI - one of the largest locomotives in Polly's range it's come to us in part-exchange as the previous owner traded up to 7 1/4 inch gauge.

An ideal passenger-hauling engine for club use, there's a full specification on Polly's website here.

We've sold a lot of Pollys over the years and really rate them. Powerful, reliable, easy to steam and simple to maintain - they've got a lot going for them.

In good order throughout with bright paintwork, this one's been through the workshop for full service, hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued. It steams freely and runs well - there's a clip of it running in the yard this afternoon here.

The engine is supplied with starter kit of coal and oil, firing irons and 12 months warranty.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 35 + 22
width/inches 11
height/inches 15
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number BN402
year built 2017
boiler maker Brian Nicholls Model Engineering Services
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
superheater(s) 1
superheater type radiant
fusible plug yes
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type pop
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes