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 |