8944
We've issued new hydraulic and steam certificates, it runs just as nicely now as it did last time - words and video below are from that time.
A 3 1/2 inch gauge LMS Black 5 to LBSC's "Doris" design; a well-built engine in the first place, it remains in good condition with little discernible wear in the valve gear and motion work.
The silver soldered copper boiler has had recent hydraulic and steam test with certification issued for same, water feeds all work reliably.
The engine steams freely and runs particularly well.
Stock code |
8944 |
Gauge |
3 1/2 inch |
Length/inches |
49 |
Width/inches |
7 |
Height/inches |
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 |
Boiler material |
copper |
Working pressure |
80 |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a - non-commercial |
Boiler number |
4228707 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
2 |
Fusible plug |
no |
Whistle |
yes |
Hand pump |
1 |
Mechanical pump |
1 |
Injector |
1 |
Superheater type |
flue tube |
Superheater |
4 |
Date out |
May-24 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
01-May-28 |
Steam test valid to |
15-Jul-25 |