8334
Well built in the first place, the engine remains in good condition - chassis turns over freely, the boiler proved sound on a twice working pressure hydraulic test, although needs the firebox hinge mounting studs replacing - the original steel ones have rusted through.
Stock code |
8334 |
Gauge |
3 1/2 inch |
Length/inches |
26 + 14 |
Width/inches |
5.5 |
Height/inches |
8 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
gunmetal |
Valve type |
slide |
Valve gear |
Baker |
Reverser type |
screw |
Lubricator type |
mechanical |
Boiler maker |
unknown |
Boiler type |
locomotive with combustion chamber |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
Working pressure |
80 |
Year built |
unknown |
Boiler number |
459-391 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
2 |
Fusible plug |
no |
Hand pump |
1 |
Mechanical pump |
2 x axle |
Superheater type |
flue tube |
Superheater |
2 |
Date out |
Jul-19 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
30-Jan-23 |