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8211

2 inch scale Fowler DCC Road Loco

A well-built 2 inch scale Fowler DCC road locomotive - more usually seen in flamboyant Showmans form, to my eyes the half canopy and understated Fowler black livery make for a more quietly impressive engine.
 

 

The work of a highly experienced engineer who, in retirement has built a wide variety of stationary engines, locomotives and traction engines. Now well into his nineties, he continues to develop designs for, and build, small steam pumps which occupy most flat surfaces in his sitting room!

 

 
Unused in some years, we've steamed the engine following boiler test in the works. The boiler, by Cheddar, is in good condition, the engine runs well forwards, not so good in reverse. Safety valves accumulate and will require servicing before further use.

 

 
Rather grubby, with a used patina to the paintwork, however underneath there is a finely made engine.
 

Technical information

Stock code

8211

Scale

2 inch

Length/inches

41

Width/inches

14

Height/inches

21

Cylinder material

cast iron

Valve type

slide

Valve gear

Stephensons

Reverser type

pole

Lubricator type

mechanical

Boiler maker

Cheddar Boilers

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

80

CE/UKCA mark

n/a - pre-2002

Year built

1994

Boiler number

994-4-86

Safety valve

2

Fusible plug

no

Differential

yes

Road speed

3

Hand pump

1

Mechanical pump

1

Pack

Single half pallet

Date out

Dec-18

Hydraulic test valid to

31-Oct-22

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