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7430

3 inch scale Burrell 6nhp agricultural engine

A 3 inch scale Burrell agricultural engine, built to the Plastow design by a retired gentleman who spent his working life in engineering - most of the material for the engine came from his previous employment, including the EN24 crankshaft, fittings were largely constructed from bronze reclaimed from large scrap bearing rings.

Silver soldered copper boiler, 100psi working pressure, feed by injector and mechanical pump. Cast iron cylinder with slide valve actuated by Stephenson's gear, mechanical lubricator. Three shaft, two speed transmission, rubber tyres fitted to road wheels. Winch behind nearside rear wheel, fairleads on tender.

Technical information

Stock code

7430

Scale

3 inch

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

100

CE/UKCA mark

no

Boiler number

GG42

Safety valve type

Ramsbottom

Safety valve

2

Fusible plug

no

Road speed

2

Date out

Sep-18

Hydraulic test valid to

21-Feb-21

Steam test valid to

13-Mar-18

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