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10357

5 inch gauge "Simplex" 0-6-0T

A 5 inch gauge 0-6-0T to Martin Evans' "Simplex" design, in running order although requiring some work to bring up to scratch.

The silver soldered copper boiler has had recent hydraulic test with new certification issued.

Work required includes:

  • Replace axlebox springs - fairly stiff to turn over, although jacked up to the correct running height the engine runs well in either direction
  • Replace missing pressure gauge and pipework
  • Service/replace whistle valve
  • Replace missing injector steam pipe

Technical information

Stock code

10357

Gauge

5 inch

Length/inches

34

Width/inches

10

Height/inches

14

Wheel material

cast iron

Axlebox type

plain bearing

Cylinder material

cast iron

Valve type

slide

Valve gear

Walschaerts

Reverser type

screw

Lubricator type

mechanical

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

90

CE/UKCA mark

n/a - non-commercial

Year built

1990

Boiler number

N30-90-983

Safety valve type

spring

Safety valve

2

Whistle

yes

Hand pump

1

Mechanical pump

1

Injector

1

Superheater type

radiant

Superheater

1

Date out

Nov-22

Hydraulic test valid to

20-Mar-26

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