The boiler is a commercial job by the estimable Blackgates Engineering with original manufacturer's paperwork, we've also issued our own hydraulic and steam certificates.
Runs well in both directions, this one would be an ideal locomotive for club running for the rest of the season with scope for cosmetic improvement over winter - there's some video of it on our YouTube channel here.
gauge | 5 inch gauge |
length/inches | 32 |
width/inches | 13 |
height/inches | 17 |
wheel material | cast iron |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | castiron |
valve type | Slide |
valve gear | hackworth |
reverser type | pole |
lubricator type | mechanical |
boiler number | GB005 |
year built | 2003 |
boiler maker | blackgates |
CE mark | yes |
working pressure/psi | 80 |
boiler type | marine |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered |
hydraulic test valid to | 7-Jul-26 |
steam test valid to | 7-Oct-23 |
fusible plug | no |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | spring |
mechanical pump | 1 |
hand pump | 1 |
whistle | yes |