A well made engine, it's come to us along with a similarly nicely made Clayton steam wagon in the same scale.
The commercially built boiler, by Chambers, has had hydraulic and steam test with new certification issued.
The engine runs very well in both directions, with some runout on the flywheel which appears to have little effect on its performance. Water feeds both work reliably, the injector's easy to start and effective in operation
Paintwork is presentable rather than show-winning, in an attractive livery of green with red, lined-out wheels.
scale | 2 inch |
length/inches | 31 |
width/inches | 12 |
height/inches | 21 |
weight/kg | 36 |
wheel material | steel |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | gunmetal |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Stephensons |
reverser type | pole |
lubricator type | mechanical |
injector(s) | 1 |
boiler number | RC 1088 |
year built | 1990 |
boiler maker | R.Chambers |
CE mark | n/a - pre-2002 |
working pressure/psi | 90 |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered |
hydraulic test valid to | 7-Apr-2028 |
steam test valid to | 7-Jun-2025 |
fusible plug | no |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | spring |
hand pump | 1 |
whistle | yes |
road speed(s) | 2 |
differential | yes |