8303
Cosmetically scruffy, the boiler had had a satisfactory hydraulic test and is warrantied as sound, the locomotive runs on air.
Usable pretty much as is, it would make a good winter "fixer upper" - a repaint and some cylinder cladding sheets would make a world of difference!
Stock code |
8303 |
Gauge |
5 inch |
Length/inches |
37.5 |
Width/inches |
10 |
Height/inches |
15 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain |
Cylinder material |
gunmetal |
Valve type |
slide |
Valve gear |
Walschaerts |
Reverser type |
screw |
Lubricator type |
mechanical |
Boiler maker |
R Chambers |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
Working pressure |
90 |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a - pre-2002 |
Year built |
1972 |
Boiler number |
362 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
2 |
Mechanical pump |
1 |
Injector |
1 |
Superheater type |
radiant |
Superheater |
1 |
Pack |
Single half pallet |
Date out |
Apr-19 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
05-Dec-22 |