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8717

Aster Gauge 1 BR 9F 2-10-0

We sold this one back in August 2019, it's just arrived back along with several other excellent 3 1/2 and 5 inch gauge locomotives as, well into his eighth decade, the owner down-sizes his collection. The pictures opposite are from last year - displayed in the owner's study since he bought it, the engine remains in the same, as-new condition.

A spirit-fired gauge 1 Aster 9F 2-10-0 "Evening Star", a factory-built locomotive steamed once from new for the owner by all-round Aster expert Geoff Calver of Rushford Barn Models - he also modified the lubricator at that time.

Unsteamed since delivery, the engine has been kept for display - it remains in immaculate condition. Complete with its original carton, packaging, tool kit and manuals.

(For those who haven't seen Geoff's website, it's well worth a look - his photography still the gold standard we aspire to).

Technical information

Stock code

8717

Gauge

45mm & smaller

Length/inches

16 + 9

Width/inches

3.5

Height/inches

5

Cylinder material

gunmetal

Valve type

piston

Valve gear

Walschaerts

Lubricator type

displacement

Boiler maker

Aster

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

Safety valve type

spring

Safety valve

2

Hand pump

yes

Date out

May-21

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