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3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T - stock code 10783

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3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
3 1/2 inch gauge freelance 2-4-4T
An interesting 3 1/2 inch gauge 2-4-4T locomotive - apparently of some age although with a more recent restoration and repaint, and possibly some replacement of platework at that time.

Well made, with a very neat chassis design featuring, unusually, inside Hackworth valve gear. The vibrating links of this gear normally preclude use between the frames unless - as with this engine - the boiler is of modest diameter and set high off the frames.

The engine rolls freely and runs on air, although in a somewhat desultory manner. Boiler looks well put together originally, however a leak on the front left hand corner of the foundation ring will require repair before use.

gauge 3 1/2 inch gauge
length/inches 33
width/inches 7
height/inches 12
weight/kg 27
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Hackworth
reverser type pole
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
boiler material copper
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
hand pump yes
whistle yes