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5 inch petrol mechanical shunter - stock code 11844

A scratch-built 5 inch gauge petrol-mechanical shunter with centrifugal clutch. Drive is by bevel gear and chain drive, direction controlled by sliding the forward and reverse bevel gears respectively in and out of engagement.

The engine is free to turn over although currently devoid of a spark, the fuel tap is seized.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 33
width/inches 10 1/2
height/inches 16
weight/kg 51
wheel material steel
axlebox type plain bearing
body material steel
chassis material steel, bolted