8530
The engine steams freely and runs well, notching up in either direction.
The cab roof is missing - not a difficult thing to make, the original was mounted on keyhole slots allowing it to be quickly detached (which is probably the reason it's gone missing...)
Stock code |
8530 |
Gauge |
5 inch |
Length/inches |
34 |
Width/inches |
10 |
Height/inches |
14 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
cast iron |
Valve type |
slide |
Valve gear |
Walschaerts |
Reverser type |
screw |
Lubricator type |
mechanical |
Boiler maker |
non-commercial |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
Working pressure |
90 |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a - non-commercial |
Year built |
1988 |
Boiler number |
191198 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
2 |
Fusible plug |
no |
Whistle |
yes |
Hand pump |
1 |
Mechanical pump |
1 |
Injector |
1 |
Superheater type |
radiant |
Superheater |
1 |
Date out |
May-20 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
28-Apr-23 |
Steam test valid to |
14-Jan-21 |