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3 1/2 inch gauge "Buffalo" 2-8-0 - stock code 8492

We sold this one back in 2016, it had come in as part exchange against a new Feldbahn.

Recently returned in similar - if slightly grubbier - condition as last time it was here. Pictures opposite were taken in recent days, words below are from 2016. The boiler has had a hydraulic test, with new certificate issued for same.

A 3 1/2 inch gauge Canadian switcher, based Martin Evans' "Buffalo" design but with marine boiler.

Silver soldered copper boiler, 80psi working pressure, feed by axle pump and injector with auxiliary hand pump in the tender. Gunmetal cylinders with piston valves actuated by Baker gear with pole reverser in the cab. Mechanical lubricator.

The engine was in regular club use until last year when it came to us us part exchange for a new "Feldbahn". Boiler is in good order, mechanically it runs - there's a clip of it here - although the piston valves are passing steam and will need attention next winter.

gauge 3 1/2 inch
length/inches 32 + 22
width/inches 8 1/2
height/inches 12
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain
valve type piston
valve gear Baker
reverser type pole
boiler number N2-80-252
year built 1996
boiler maker non-commercial
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type marine
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 26/Mar/23
fusible plug no
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1