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7941

Part-built 5 inch gauge GWR 15XX with commercial boiler

An early stage 5 inch gauge GWR 15XX 0-6-0PT to LBSC's "Speedy" design, comprising:

  • frames with wheels fitted
  • cylinder set CI
  • chimney GM
  • safety valve bonnet GM
  • smokebox door and front ring GM
  • handpump GM
  • pump eccentric strap CI
  • crossheads GM
  • tank support girder GM

The commercially-built silver soldered copper boiler is by R.Chambers of Weymouth, unused from new and complete with manufacturer's initial hydraulic test certificate.

Complete with a well-thumbed copy of the construction manual containing LBSC's "words & music", along with 10 sheets of drawings.

Technical information

Stock code

7941

Gauge

5 inch

Length/inches

36

Wheel material

cast iron

Axlebox type

plain bearing

Cylinder material

cast iron

Valve type

piston

Valve gear

Walschaerts

Boiler maker

R Chambers

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler construction

silver soldered

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

100

CE/UKCA mark

n/a - pre-2002

Year built

1983

Boiler number

RC604

Pack

Single half pallet

Date out

Feb-19

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