8492
Recently returned in similar - if slightly grubbier - condition as last time it was here. Pictures opposite were taken in recent days, words below are from 2016. The boiler has had a hydraulic test, with new certificate issued for same.
A 3 1/2 inch gauge Canadian switcher, based Martin Evans' "Buffalo" design but with marine boiler.
Silver soldered copper boiler, 80psi working pressure, feed by axle pump and injector with auxiliary hand pump in the tender. Gunmetal cylinders with piston valves actuated by Baker gear with pole reverser in the cab. Mechanical lubricator.
The engine was in regular club use until last year when it came to us us part exchange for a new "Feldbahn". Boiler is in good order, mechanically it runs - there's a clip of it here - although the piston valves are passing steam and will need attention next winter.
Stock code |
8492 |
Gauge |
3 1/2 inch |
Length/inches |
32 + 22 |
Width/inches |
8.5 |
Height/inches |
12 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain |
Valve type |
piston |
Valve gear |
Baker |
Reverser type |
pole |
Boiler maker |
non-commercial |
Boiler type |
marine |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
Working pressure |
80 |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a - non-commercial |
Year built |
1996 |
Boiler number |
N2-80-252 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
2 |
Fusible plug |
no |
Hand pump |
1 |
Mechanical pump |
1 |
Pack |
Single half pallet |
Date out |
Jan-20 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
26-Mar-23 |