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12300

7 1/4 inch gauge "Jessie" 0-4-0ST

A 7 1/4 inch gauge 0-4-0ST "Jessie", the four-coupled variant of Ken Swan's popular "Bridget" design.

A well built locomotive, the Bishop-Ellis boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued.

Serviced in our workshop, work done has included:

  • Replacement pressure gauge fitted, original reading incorrectly
  • Injector steam valve refaced
  • Steam dome fitted with new gaskets
  • Big ends adjusted to take up wear
  • New springs fitted to front axle

On test, the engine ran exceptionally well in either direction, notching up and steaming freely without need of the blower on the rolling road - the workshop notes recording "a thoroughly well sorted engine that runs quietly"

Paintwork is "working clothes", showing signs of use. Presentable as is, it could be improved during winter maintenance.

Offered with 12 months warranty, set of firing irons and a starter kit of coal and oil; we would be more than happy to give half a day's instruction on the steaming, running and disposal of the engine to a new owner if required.


Technical information

Stock code

12300

Gauge

7 1/4 inch

Length/inches

31

Width/inches

14

Height/inches

17

Wheel material

cast iron

Axlebox type

plain bearing

Cylinder material

cast iron

Valve type

slide

Valve gear

Walschaerts

Reverser type

pole

Boiler maker

Bishop-Ellis

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

100

CE/UKCA mark

n/a - pre-2002

Boiler number

N16-100-307

Safety valve type

spring

Safety valve

2

Whistle

yes

Mechanical pump

1

Injector

1

Superheater type

radiant

Superheater

3

Date out

Oct-24

Hydraulic test valid to

10-Sep-28

Steam test valid to

24-Nov-25

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