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11153

3 1/2 inch gauge GWR "County Carlow"

A 3 1/2 inch gauge Great Western "County" 4-4-0, well made although simplified somewhat with slip eccentric valve gear and little by way of detailing.

The boiler has had a twice working pressure hydraulic test and appears free of leaks and distortion - we would warranty as sound.

The engine runs well on air in either direction, although with some blow by past pistons and/or valves - likely to improve on steam.

Technical information

Stock code

11153

Gauge

3 1/2 inch

Length/inches

25 + 19

Width/inches

7

Height/inches

11

Weight/Kg

28

Wheel material

cast iron

Axlebox type

plain bearing

Cylinder material

gunmetal

Valve type

piston

Valve gear

slip eccentric

Lubricator type

mechanical

Boiler maker

non-commercial

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

80

Year built

1986

Boiler number

1072.8.86 N42.80.49

Safety valve type

spring

Safety valve

1

Fusible plug

no

Whistle

yes

Hand pump

1

Injector

2

Superheater type

flue tube

Superheater

2

Date out

Sep-23

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