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8408

5 inch gauge Hunslet 0-4-2T

A 5 inch narrow gauge Maxitrak "Opal", based on a Hunslet 0-4-2T, from their larger range of locomotives in this gauge which includes the Kerr Stuart "Pearl".

An older engine, paintwork worn in places, it needs a variety of "tidy up" jobs done. That said, it runs and boiler is warrantied sound, with recent hydraulic test and certification for same.

Fitted with the optional brass dome and chimney cap, which look very well on the engine, along with a chime whistle.

Technical information

Stock code

8408

Gauge

5 inch

Length/inches

38

Width/inches

15

Height/inches

24

Wheel material

cast iron

Axlebox type

plain bearing

Cylinder material

gunmetal

Valve type

slide

Valve gear

Hackworth

Reverser type

pole

Lubricator type

mechanical

Boiler maker

Cheddar Boilers

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

90

CE/UKCA mark

n/a - pre-2002

Year built

2001

Boiler number

CM1150 01.01

Safety valve type

spring

Safety valve

1

Fusible plug

no

Whistle

yes

Hand pump

1

Mechanical pump

1 x crosshead

Injector

1

Date out

Aug-19

Hydraulic test valid to

10-Feb-23

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