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3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic - stock code 12523

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3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic
3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic
3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic
3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic
3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic
3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic
3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic
3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic
3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic
3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic
3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic
3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic
3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic
A 3 1/2 inch gauge GNR Atlantic to LBSC's "Maisie" design, underneath the funereal black paintwork and rather alarming neon red "snail trail" lining is a surprisingly well made engine which steamed freely and ran well in forwards, if less surefooted in reverse.

On test the axle and hand pumps worked well and the injector picked up cleanly. The safety valve opened reliably and maintained pressure within prescribed limits, although sometimes needing the lightest of taps with the shovel to close.

An engine whose performance belies its looks - something that could be run as-is, although with scope for cosmetic improvement if desired.


gauge 3 1/2 inch
length/inches 27 + 17.5
width/inches 7 1/2
height/inches 11
weight/kg 25+9
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number 10 006 321 183
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 4/Dec/28
steam test valid to 9/Feb/26
superheater(s) 3
superheater type flue tube
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes - mounted under tender