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3 1/2 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Bubbleskelly" - stock code 9621

A 3 1/2 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Bubbleskelly", of curious proportion and indifferent execution.

Runs on air forwards, not in reverse (remarkable given it has slip eccentric gear), slide valves and regulator leak, injector steam valve and clack leak, front drain cock is missing any internals.

gauge 3 1/2 inch
length/inches 21
width/inches 8 1/2
height/inches 12
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear slip eccentric
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
year built unknown
boiler maker non-commercial
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
superheater(s) 1
superheater type radiant
fusible plug no
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes