13227
An older engine, overall it's in good condition although with some typical age-related wear noted in motionwork and valve gear.
The commercially built boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued; all water feeds worked well, the mechanical pump well-matched to the requirements of the boiler.
On test the engine proved free-steaming, running on the rolling road without need of the blower, better in reverse than forwards.
Curiously the boiler is mounted very slightly on the squint, giving dome and chimney a slight list to port viewed from certain angles.
Stock code |
13227 |
Length/inches |
34 |
Width/inches |
9 |
Height/inches |
13.5 |
Weight/Kg |
45 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
cast iron |
Valve type |
slide |
Valve gear |
simplified walschaerts |
Reverser type |
pole |
Boiler maker |
Swindon Boilers |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a - pre-2002 |
Year built |
1987 |
Boiler number |
87247 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
1 |
Whistle |
yes |
Hand pump |
1 |
Mechanical pump |
1 |
Injector |
2 |
Superheater type |
flue tube |
Date out |
May-26 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
30-Nov-29 |
Steam test valid to |
09-Feb-27 |