9784
Pictures opposite and words below are from September 2021.
An exceptionally well-built 5 inch gauge GWR 14XX 0-4-2T, the first time we've ever seen a kit-built 14XX where you need to look carefully to see its origins.
The work of a multi award-winning engineer with several fine engines to his credit and trophies including the Crebbin Cup, awarded for his 5 inch gauge Shay.
As with all of his models the engine has been fastidiously maintained, it's in excellent condition throughout.
Its performance is the equal of the best scratch-built examples we've had in over the years; it steams and runs exceptionally well - there's some video of it here. A most impressive piece of kit.
Stock code |
9784 |
Gauge |
5 inch |
Length/inches |
31 |
Width/inches |
9.5 |
Height/inches |
13.5 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
cast iron |
Valve type |
slide |
Valve gear |
Stephensons |
Reverser type |
screw |
Lubricator type |
mechanical |
Boiler maker |
Winson Model Technology |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
Working pressure |
90 |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a pre-2002 |
Year built |
2000 |
Boiler number |
74 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
1 |
Fusible plug |
yes |
Whistle |
yes |
Hand pump |
1 |
Mechanical pump |
1 |
Injector |
1 |
Superheater type |
radiant |
Superheater |
1 |
Date out |
Jun-22 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
28-Jul-25 |
Steam test valid to |
10-Oct-22 |