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7978

5 inch gauge "Colonial" Rail Motor

We last sold this one back in April of 2015 (there are pictures in the archive here), a "Colonial" take on Don Young's excellent 5 inch gauge "Rail Motor" design.

It's recently come back in, still running same as ever, boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification. A compact design, separated from its tender the engine is easy to move about and transport.

I like this one - to my eyes the styling adds to the original design, it's easy to fire and drive, the outside valvegear makes routine oiling and maintenance straightforward.

Technical information

Stock code

7978

Gauge

5 inch

Length/inches

23 + 14

Width/inches

9

Height/inches

13.5

Wheel material

cast iron

Axlebox type

plain

Valve type

slide

Valve gear

Walschaerts

Reverser type

pole

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

80

Safety valve type

spring

Safety valve

2

Fusible plug

yes

Whistle

yes

Hand pump

1

Injector

1

Date out

Oct-18

Hydraulic test valid to

23-Apr-22

Steam test valid to

25-Jun-19

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