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1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine - stock code 12098

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1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine
A "barn find" 1 1/2 inch scale Allchin agricultural engine, built to Bill Highes' popular "Royal Chester" design.

In immensely grubby condition with light surface rust to all brightwork, faded paintwork and a bent fairlead bracket. However - and despite initial impressions - underneath is a nicely made model, the fit and finish of motionwork and gearing was originally done to a high standard.

The engine turns over stiffly, although without tight spots - the cylinder and valve chest covers need to be removed to check, clean and thoroughly lubricate the moving parts within, we suspect it would be an engine transformed.

Complete with a handful of spuds for the back wheels.

scale 1 1/2 inch
length/inches 26
width/inches 12
height/inches 17
weight/kg 29
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
governor type Pickering
injector(s) 1
CE mark n/a non-commercial
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type Ramsbottom
mechanical pump 1
whistle no
road speed(s) 2
differential yes