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2 1/2 inch gauge LMS Princess - stock code 6653

A nicely made four cylinder LMS Pacific, 6201 "Princess Elizabeth". Built by an exerienced engineer thirty years ago, it was test steamed when built then kept for display since - it's in pretty much "ex works" condition throughout.

Silver soldered copper boiler with combustion chamber and two element superheater. 80psi working pressure. Feed by injector and axle pump with hand pump in the tender. Gunmetal cylinders with slide valves - outside valves actuated by Walschaert's gear with rocker arms to inside, screw reverser in the cab.

The boiler has had a twice working pressure shell test, the engine has been run on air in the workshop.

Length
Locomotive 28 inches
Tender 14 inches

gauge 2 1/2 inch