8941
Since arriving the commercially built boiler has had new hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued - injector still less use than ornament, there is some blow by past pistons and/or valves, although it runs well enough.
An older 3 1/2 inch gauge "Britannia" to the LBSC design, with rather pedestrian paintwork although in good running order.
Built to a decent standard in the first place, the engine doesn't appear to have had a great deal of use judging by the condition of the motionwork and valve gear - one bush in the right hand rear coupling rod the only wear of note.
It proved free-steaming under test and ran well in both directions. Boiler is fed by efficient axle and hand pumps, the injector appears largely ornamental...
Stock code |
8941 |
Gauge |
3 1/2 inch |
Length/inches |
53 |
Width/inches |
7 |
Height/inches |
11 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Cylinder material |
cast iron |
Valve type |
piston |
Valve gear |
Walschaerts |
Reverser type |
screw |
Lubricator type |
mechanical |
Boiler maker |
Stuart Models |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
Working pressure |
90 |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a pre-2002 |
Year built |
1990 |
Boiler number |
1481 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
2 |
Whistle |
yes |
Injector |
1 |
Superheater type |
flue tube |
Superheater |
4 |
Date out |
Feb-24 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
02-Nov-27 |
Steam test valid to |
02-Jan-25 |