12956

45mm gauge BR Class 4MT 2-6-4T

A 45mm gauge BR Standard Class 4MT by Bowande.

In generally good order, one boiler band has come loose down the side of the right-hand water tank. It could be bolted back together, though given the fiddly job of getting to the bolts and the useful visual obstruction of the tank hiding the fault, a small dot of superglue and a needle applicator may be a more expedient solution!

We've issued new hydraulic and steam certificates, the radio control is fully functional. We've had a couple of these models through this year, we rate their performance.

Technical information

Stock code

12956

Length/inches

16.5

Width/inches

3.5

Height/inches

5.5

Weight/Kg

7.5

Wheel material

cast iron

Axlebox type

plain bearing

Cylinder material

brass

Valve type

piston

Valve gear

Walschaerts

Reverser type

pole

Boiler maker

Bowande

Boiler type

Single flue gas fired

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

CE/UKCA mark

n/a - <2 litre capacity

Safety valve type

spring

Safety valve

2

Hydraulic test valid to

03-Jul-2029

Steam test valid to

15-Sep-2026

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