10173
Unused in recent years, it's been through the workshop here - recommissioning work included stripping and servicing the lubricator and axle pump and fitting a new injector. The boiler has had hydraulic and steam test with new certification issued.
A well put together engine, it steams freely and runs particularly well with crisp, even exhaust beats - here's some video of it running on the rolling road here.
Stock code |
10173 |
Gauge |
5 inch |
Length/inches |
35 + 22 |
Width/inches |
10 |
Height/inches |
15 |
Weight/Kg |
67 |
Wheel material |
cast iron, 5 inch diameter driving wheels |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
cast iron |
Valve type |
slide |
Valve gear |
Stephensons |
Reverser type |
pole |
Lubricator type |
mechanical |
Boiler maker |
Polly Engineering |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
Working pressure |
90 |
CE/UKCA mark |
yes |
Year built |
2004 |
Boiler number |
SD 395 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
2 |
Fusible plug |
yes |
Bore x stroke |
1 1/2 x 2 3/8 |
Whistle |
yes |
Hand pump |
1 |
Mechanical pump |
1 |
Injector |
1 |
Superheater type |
radiant |
Superheater |
1 |
Minimum radius |
25 |
Date out |
Mar-22 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
15-Dec-25 |
Steam test valid to |
08-May-23 |