7304
Pretty much ideal as a beginner's engine for either a garden railway or club running. All the "works" are outside the frames, easy to oil and maintain. The boiler is a free steamer, able to cope with less than expert firing.
Stock code |
7304 |
Gauge |
5 inch |
Length/inches |
29 |
Width/inches |
10 |
Height/inches |
12 |
Weight/Kg |
60 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain bearing |
Cylinder material |
gunmetal |
Valve type |
slide |
Valve gear |
Walschaerts |
Reverser type |
pole |
Lubricator type |
mechanical |
Boiler maker |
F.P.Presland |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
Working pressure |
90 |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a - non-commercial |
Year built |
1998 |
Boiler number |
FP1 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
2 |
Whistle |
yes |
Hand pump |
1 |
Mechanical pump |
1 |
Injector |
1 |
Superheater type |
flue tube |
Superheater |
4 |
Pack |
Single half pallet |
Date out |
Jul-18 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
10-Dec-21 |
Steam test valid to |
11-Feb-19 |