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11871

5 inch gauge Rail Motor 0-4-2T

A 5 inch gauge Rail Motor, built as an 0-4-2T with rear bunker.

An older engine, particularly well made originally and, judging by its mechanical and cosmetic condition, having had little use.

Standard of machining is very good, fit and finish excellent with motionwork stamped up for left and right, as per full-size practice.

The commercially made boiler has had a hydraulic test with new certification issued - it's in good condition. The chassis runs on air, although with room for improvement in the valve setting, the regulator leaks sufficiently when closed for the wheels to turn.

Fitted with twin lubricators - neither are reliable, requiring stronger springs on the ratchet pawls - the grate and ashpan are missing.

Offered as an air-running engine, with work required to commission for steaming. A worthwhile project, it's one of the nicest Rail Motors we've seen in some years.

Technical information

Stock code

11871

Gauge

5 inch

Length/inches

28

Width/inches

9

Height/inches

13

Weight/Kg

32

Wheel material

cast iron

Axlebox type

plain bearing

Cylinder material

gunmetal

Valve type

slide

Valve gear

Walschaerts

Reverser type

pole

Boiler maker

Cheddar Boilers

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

90

CE/UKCA mark

n/a - pre-2002

Year built

1996

Boiler number

CM 0246

Safety valve type

spring

Safety valve

2

Fusible plug

no

Whistle

yes

Hand pump

1

Mechanical pump

1

Injector

1

Superheater type

radiant

Superheater

2

Date out

Mar-25

Hydraulic test valid to

10-Mar-28

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