12728
An older engine, the boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued - on test it proved free steaming, maintaining pressure on the rolling road without need of the blower.
The injector worked well, with slight overflow; the hand pump proved effective. Safety valves lift reliably, although sometimes needing a light tap with the shovel to reseat.
Offered as a running restoration, the bottom end is coming up to needing a light overhaul, with some rebushing required.
Stock code |
12728 |
Gauge |
5 inch |
Length/inches |
29 |
Width/inches |
10 |
Height/inches |
16 |
Weight/Kg |
48 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
cast iron |
Valve type |
slide |
Valve gear |
Walschaerts |
Reverser type |
pole |
Boiler maker |
non-commercial |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
Working pressure |
80 |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a - non-commercial |
Year built |
1986 |
Boiler number |
N280174 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
2 |
Fusible plug |
no |
Hand pump |
1 |
Mechanical pump |
2 |
Injector |
1 |
Superheater type |
flue tube |
Superheater |
3 |
Date out |
Jun-25 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
12-Mar-29 |
Steam test valid to |
19-May-26 |