13589
A 5 inch gauge 0-6-0T to the Kennions "Butch" design. We've had several excellent examples of this design through - the combination of six close-coupled wheels and substantial adhesive weight make them capable club performers.
A real barn-find, this one has come to us from the estate of a local model engineer. In a state of considerable dilapidation, it nevertheless runs well on air in both directions.
On an initial hydraulic test the boiler appeared structurally sound at 160psi with one or two minor beads on firebox stays; water running down a superheater flue into the firebox curtailed the test, we suspect a perforated superheater element.
Partly dismantled, the hand pump and axle pump pipework has been removed, and the blowdown has sheared off in the backhead.
Stock code |
13589 |
Gauge |
5 inch |
Length/inches |
29 |
Width/inches |
10 |
Height/inches |
13 |
Weight/Kg |
36 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
gunmetal |
Valve type |
slide |
Valve gear |
Walschaerts |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
2 |
Whistle |
yes |