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1 inch scale semi-portable engine - stock code 10268

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1 inch scale semi-portable engine
1 inch scale semi-portable engine
1 inch scale semi-portable engine
1 inch scale semi-portable engine
1 inch scale semi-portable engine
1 inch scale semi-portable engine
1 inch scale semi-portable engine
1 inch scale semi-portable engine
1 inch scale semi-portable engine
1 inch scale semi-portable engine
1 inch scale semi-portable engine
1 inch scale semi-portable engine
A very nicely made semi-portable engine, an older model of a rarely modelled prototype.

Fitted with Stephenson's reversing gear, the engine runs well on air in either direction. Given its age and patina, we've made no attempt to strip it for a boiler test - we suspect that any new owner will simply admire it on a bookshelf (as we're doing currently!)

We love the little details on this one - double nutted bearing caps, eccentric strap oilers and air bottle on the water pump.

Tantalisingly, having taken the trouble to fashion and fit a maker's plate on the smokebox the maker has left it blank - it would have been nice to have a name recorded for posterity.

scale 1 1/2 inch & smaller
length/inches 14 1/2
width/inches 5 1/2
height/inches 18 1/2
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
lubricator type displacement
boiler number TNG2002-15-2
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 60
boiler type water tube
boiler material copper
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
whistle yes