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9123

5 inch gauge LNER B1 "Springbok"

A finely made 5 inch gauge LNER B1 to Martin Evans' "Springbok" design, in good condition throughout it runs well; free-steaming and quiet in operation, it notches up in either direction.

Machining is to a high standard throughout, fit and finish of the motionwork and valve gear - wrought largely in stainless steel - is very good, assembled with castellated nuts, collars and taper pins.

Technical information

Stock code

9123

Gauge

5 inch

Length/inches

42+26

Width/inches

10

Height/inches

14

Wheel material

Cast iron

Axlebox type

plain bearing

Cylinder material

cast iron

Valve type

Piston

Valve gear

Walschaerts

Reverser type

Screw

Lubricator type

2 x mechanical

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

80

Boiler number

N24/80/030

Safety valve type

spring

Safety valve

2

Fusible plug

yes

Whistle

yes

Hand pump

yes

Mechanical pump

axle

Injector

1

Superheater type

flue tube

Superheater

1

Date out

Aug-20

Hydraulic test valid to

14-Jul-24

Steam test valid to

02-Oct-21

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