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3 1/2 inch gauge BR 9F 2-10-0 - stock code 8659

A 3 1/2 inch gauge BR 9F 2-10-0 to LBSC's "Evening Star" design, one of the last he worked on, serialised in "Model Engineer" magazine and completed by Martin Evans.

This one came in as an exchange for a 5 inch gauge locomotive, requiring some work although basically in good order with a commercially built boiler in excellent condition.

It's been through the workshop here for servicing, boiler has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued before the engine was run for an hour on the rolling road.

It steams freely and runs well - ready for the track (whenever any of us are next allowed out).

gauge 3 1/2 inch
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type piston
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type screw
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number ST146
year built 2000
boiler maker John Ellis
CE mark n/a - pre-2002
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 22/Jan/24
superheater(s) 4
superheater type flue tube
fusible plug no
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes