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.

Type: Second hand

Tags: Parts & castings

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

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

Technical information

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