9788
The work of a prolific and talented engineer, as well as the Merchant Navy and a 9F in gauge 1 he also built 5 inch gauge locomotives, traction engines, yachts and fine scale model cars. The winner of five medals at the Model Engineering Exhibition, he won the Crebbin Cup for his 5 inch gauge Shay.
A well thought out design, the entire streamlined casing lifts off for ease of access. Casing is beautifully made in nickel silver and brass.
The boiler is butane-fired with twin flues, the gas regulator valve is on the backhead with silver-soldered copper gas tank built into the tender.
The locomotive rolls freely - it appears, like several other of the builder's models, to have had little if any use.
Complete with fitted storage box.
Stock code |
9788 |
Length/inches |
19 + 9.5 |
Width/inches |
3.5 |
Height/inches |
5.5 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
gunmetal |
Valve type |
slide |
Valve gear |
slip eccentric |
Lubricator type |
displacement |
Boiler maker |
D Jones |
Boiler type |
twin flue, gas-fired |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a - non-commercial |
Year built |
2006 |
Boiler number |
201106 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
2 |
Fusible plug |
no |
Hand pump |
1 |
Mechanical pump |
1 |
Date out |
Aug-21 |