8700
Based on the dock shunters built by Avonside for the GWR in 1926, it makes a compact, powerful engine in 7 1/4 inch gauge with generous bearing surfaces and robustly proportioned valve gear.
The engine came to us earlier in the year with several other locomotives in exchange for a large narrow gauge engine.
It runs well, boiler has had recent test with certification for same. Machining of motionwork and valve gear is very crisp, fit and finish good throughout.
Stock code |
8700 |
Gauge |
7 1/4 inch |
Length/inches |
38 |
Width/inches |
13.5 |
Height/inches |
19 |
Wheel material |
cast iron |
Axlebox type |
plain |
Cylinder material |
cast iron |
Valve type |
slide |
Valve gear |
Walschaerts |
Reverser type |
pole |
Lubricator type |
mechanical |
Boiler type |
locomotive |
Boiler construction |
silver soldered |
Boiler material |
copper |
Working pressure |
80 |
CE/UKCA mark |
n/a, non-commercial |
Boiler number |
118 |
Safety valve type |
spring |
Safety valve |
1 |
Fusible plug |
no |
Whistle |
yes |
Injector |
2 |
Date out |
Jan-20 |
Hydraulic test valid to |
16-Jun-23 |
Steam test valid to |
18-Sep-20 |