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10141

5 inch gauge GWR 15XX 0-6-0PT

A 5 inch gauge GWR 15XX to LBSC's "Speedy" design. An older engine, it was built in South Africa, the work of an experienced engineer who also built a 5 inch gauge LNER B1 and 3 1/2 inch gauge SAR Class 15F 4-8-2.

Chassis runs, with wear apparent in axleboxes and motionwork.

Boiler is silver soldered with nutted and calked firebox stays - on hydraulic test it appears structurally sound, there is one minor leak on the foundation ring which will require repair. One flue tube has been blanked off.

Technical information

Stock code

10141

Gauge

5 inch

Length/inches

34

Width/inches

11

Height/inches

14

Wheel material

cast iron

Axlebox type

plain bearing

Cylinder material

gunmetal

Valve type

piston

Valve gear

Walschaerts

Reverser type

pole

Lubricator type

mechanical

Boiler maker

non-commercial

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered with nutted and calked firebox stays

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

75

CE/UKCA mark

n/a - non-commercial

Boiler number

N142 20121

Safety valve type

spring

Safety valve

1

Whistle

yes

Mechanical pump

1

Injector

2

Superheater type

flue tube

Superheater

3

Date out

Dec-23

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