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3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2 - stock code 10071

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3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
3 1/2 inch SAR Class 15F 4-8-2
We sold this one back in 2011, it's recently come back to us as part of a large collection from the late owner's family. In substantially the same condition as last time it was here, it's missing one safety valve, brake gear on the tender requires completion and the locomotive regulator leaks copiously.

We've pumped the boiler up to twice working pressure - briefly, given the leaking regulator - and it appears dry throughout with no sign of distortion, we would warranty it as sound.

Words below are from 2011, the pictures opposite taken in recent days - original pictures are in the archive here.

A largely complete South African Railways Class 15F, this one was actually built in South Africa with its initial test certificate issued by the Rand Society of Model Engineers in 1997. It's a 3 1/2 inch gauge engine, but given the size (large) and gauge (narrow - three foot six) of the prototypes, the model comes out the same size as the 5 inch gauge 9F in the workshop at the moment - it's not an easy lift, even for Steve and I between us.

Silver soldered copper boiler, working pressure 90psi, four safety valves. Cast iron piston valve cylinders, Walshaert's valve gear with screw reverser in cab, pair sight-feed lubricators.

The locomotive itself is built to a good standard and runs well on air - there's a clip of it here.

Remaining work includes plumbing up the water feeds and bits of platework including cladding the cylinders.

The tender is from another project completely, Martin Evans' "Natal", although of a type appropriate to the locomotive (if not exactly a good match for colour). It too is well made, nicely detailed - it simply needs painting black.

The water bowser came with it and looks the right kind of thing to be towing round behind it.

gauge 3 1/2 inch
length/inches 48 + 28
width/inches 10 1/2
height/inches 13
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type piston
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type pole
lubricator type displacement with sight feed
injector(s) 1
year built 1997
CE mark n/a pre-May 2002
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive with combustion chamber
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
safety valve(s) 4
safety valve type spring
hand pump 1
whistle yes