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10498

5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T with commercial boiler

A well advanced 5 inch gauge 0-6-0T to Martin Evans' "Simplex" design.

The chassis is substantially complete; free-rolling with motionwork, valvegear and axle pump.

The commercially built silver soldered copper boiler was supplied by Devon Steam Boilers, it's complete with manufacturer's test certificate, fittings, regulator and stainless steel radiant superheater.

There is a part assembled laser-cut kit of parts for running boards, cab, rear bunker and tanks all in brass; cast iron and stainless steel grates with ashpan; mechanical lubricator and a small box of loose odds and ends.

Complete with six sheets of drawings.

Technical information

Stock code

10498

Gauge

5 inch

Length/inches

31.5

Width/inches

11

Height/inches

14

Weight/Kg

36

Wheel material

cast iron

Axlebox type

plain bearing

Cylinder material

cast iron

Valve type

slide

Valve gear

Walschaerts

Boiler maker

Devon Steam Boilers

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

110

CE/UKCA mark

yes

Year built

2014

Boiler number

DSB 272

Safety valve type

spring

Safety valve

2

Mechanical pump

1

Superheater type

radiant

Superheater

1

Date out

Jun-22

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