12453
Built using a commercially made boiler supplied by Kennions, the locomotive has dummy sidetanks ballasted for extra adhesive weight, water is carried in a capacious water tank with hand pump mounted in the four wheeled tender.
The boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued, it's in good condition. The single pop-type safety valve works reliably, hand and axle pumps are both effective. The injector - a recent addition - proved decorative rather than functional...
On test the engine steamed freely, maintaining pressure and water level with "little and often" firing and regular top ups from the axle pump.
Disposing at the end of the day, the rear cab sheet lifts off and centre footplate removes by undoing a single screw, allowing access to the blowdown valve. The grate is hinged - removal of the pin allows it to drop, the remains of the fire can then be raked out easily.
Stock code |
12453 |
Length/inches |
21 + 18 |
Width/inches |
9 |
Height/inches |
13 |
Weight/Kg |
27 + 7 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
gunmetal |
Valve type |
slide |
Valve gear |
Walschaerts |
Reverser type |
pole |
Lubricator type |
mechanical |
Boiler maker |
Kennions |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
Working pressure |
80 |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a - pre-2002 |
Boiler number |
1035 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
1 |
Whistle |
yes |
Hand pump |
1 |
Mechanical pump |
1 |
Date out |
Nov-24 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
27-Oct-28 |
Steam test valid to |
31-Dec-25 |