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12434

4 inch scale Burrell 6nhp agricultural engine

An exceptionally well-built 4 inch scale Burrell agricultural engine, the work of a highly capable engineer whose work is well known to us.

An experienced steam man, he's owned full-size traction engines as well as a superbly restored 1907 Stanley steam car which we sold in 2022.

As well as his interest in full-size steam, he has several fine miniatures to his credit, including a 3 inch scale Fowler A7 we sold in 2021 and this Burrell, the last engine completed.

Now being sold to make space in the workshop, current projects include a 4 inch scale Foster DCC road locomotive which is close to completion, after which a part-built 6 inch scale Maclaren awaits completion. It's tiring simply visiting the man's workshop!

Not a great deal to say about this one that the pictures opposite don't more eloquently convey. A beautifully built machine, it goes every bit as well as it looks. It has had a handful of steamings from new; the commercially-built boiler, by S.E.Ward of Sheffield, had a cladding off inspection in 2022 with the most recent commercial inspection - including hydraulic test - done in June of this year.

Brush painted in Craftmaster enamel with primer and two top coats, then hand-lined, it presents very well.

The well-designed driver's seat features a set of jockey wheels mounted via a double wishbone bolted to the drawbar, the seat itself mounted on a swivel. It makes for a comfortable driving position, whilst at the same time reducing the load on the rear of the engine, improving overall balance and steering.

Road-registered with V5, the engine is in as-new condition, offered with 12 months warranty, set of firing irons and a starter kit of coal and oil.

We would be more than happy to give half a day's instruction on the steaming, running and disposal of the engine to a new owner if required.


Technical information

Stock code

12434

Scale

4 inch

Length/inches

72

Width/inches

30

Height/inches

45

Weight/Kg

500

Cylinder material

cast iron

Valve type

slide

Valve gear

Stephensons

Reverser type

pole

Lubricator type

mechanical

Boiler maker

S.E.Ward Engineering Limited

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

welded, expanded copper tubes

Boiler material

steel

Working pressure

100

Safety valve type

Ramsbottom

Safety valve

2

Fusible plug

yes

Differential

yes

Road speed

2

Mechanical pump

1

Injector

1

Date out

Feb-25

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