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3 1/2 inch gauge "Britannia" - stock code 9537

A well-advanced 3 1/2 inch gauge "Britannia", more closely resembling the prototype than the basic LBSC design - particularly in the motionwork and valve gear - and nicely detailed.

Work to date is to a good standard - we'd put the engine at about 90% complete. It requires some platework including running boards, boiler fittings and wet header.

gauge 3 1/2 inch
length/inches 36 + 18
width/inches 7
height/inches 10 1/2
weight/kg 32 1/2 + 10
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type needle roller
cylinder material cast iron
valve type piston
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type screw
lubricator type mechanical
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type locomotive with combustion chamber
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
superheater(s) 4 flues
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring