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11922

3 1/2 inch gauge "Tich" 0-4-0T

A 3 1/2 inch gauge "Tich" 0-4-0T to the LBSC design, in small-boilered, Walschaerts gear form - the original and, in our view, still by far the prettiest!

An older engine, it rolls freely and runs lustily (there's no other way to describe the way a Tich, with its two inch diameter wheels, runs) - slightly better forwards than reverse.

The copper, silver soldered boiler has had a twice working pressure hydraulic test with new certification issued.

If destined for the bookshelf - as many a Tich is, where they bring a tremendous sense of brio to a room - it needs nothing other than a wipe over and placing in some conspicuous spot where it can be admired.

If intended for a more active life, then we would recommend replacing the 0-100psi pressure gauge with a 0-120psi instrument, and attending to the leaky whistle valve which, left unattended, would become wearing after a while.

Free UK shipping included.

Technical information

Stock code

11922

Gauge

3 1/2 inch

Length/inches

15

Width/inches

7

Height/inches

9

Weight/Kg

10

Wheel material

cast iron

Axlebox type

plain bearing

Cylinder material

gunmetal

Valve type

slide

Valve gear

Walschaerts

Reverser type

pole

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

80

CE/UKCA mark

n/a - non-commercial

Year built

unknown

Safety valve type

spring

Safety valve

1

Whistle

yes

Hand pump

1

Mechanical pump

1 x axle

Superheater type

flue tube

Superheater

1

Date out

Jul-24

Hydraulic test valid to

03-Apr-28

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