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3 1/2 inch gauge GWR 2-8-0T - stock code 6246

A 3 1/2 inch gauge Great Western 2-8-0T, built by a prolific modeller, responsible for half a dozen engines in this gauge.

Silver soldered copper boiler, 90psi working pressure, feed by crosshead pump with auxiliary hand pump. Cast iron cylinders with piston valves actuated by Stephenson's gear with pole reverser in the cab. Mechanical lubricator.

Boiler has been tested and is sound, valves need resetting.

Hydraulic test @135psi for 90psi working pressure, 19-8-2014

gauge 3 1/2 inch