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1 1/2 inch scale Allchin traction engine "Royal Chester" - stock code 8232

A 1 1/2 inch scale Allchin to Bill Hughes' "Royal Chester" design, an older model it remains unsteamed from new.

Standard of machining is good, it turns over freely. Paintwork is reasonable, although black painted flywheel and road wheel rims don't add a great deal to the looks.

scale 1 1/2 inch & smaller
length/inches 27
width/inches 12
height/inches 18
weight/kg 30
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
governor type Pickering
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type Ramsbottom
mechanical pump 1