10717
On test the chassis was reluctant to run on air, most escaping past the pistons and/or valves.
The boiler looks to have had only a handful of steamings although, on hydraulic test exhibited copious leaks in the firebox.
Stock code |
10717 |
Gauge |
3 1/2 inch |
Length/inches |
30 + 19 |
Width/inches |
11 |
Height/inches |
7 |
Weight/Kg |
31 +11 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
gunmetal |
Valve type |
piston |
Valve gear |
Walschaerts |
Reverser type |
screw |
Lubricator type |
mechanical |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered with nutted & caulked firebox |
Boiler material |
copper |
Working pressure |
80 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
2 |
Washout plugs |
yes |
Hand pump |
1 |
Mechanical pump |
1 |
Injector |
1 |
Superheater type |
flue tube |
Superheater |
4 |
Date out |
Jan-23 |