An older engine that appears unsteamed in recent years, we're really taken with this one. An elegant design to start with - courtesy Charles Collett - the model has been beautifully made and nicely detailed.
Turned out in lined Great Western green livery, the paintwork has a beautiful vintage patina, presenting very well but without looking straight out of the paint shop.
The commercially built boiler by Chambers of Weymouth has had a twice working pressure hydraulic test with new certification issued; the chassis runs exceptionally well on air.
The perfect size for display in the house, alternatively - with some recommissioning - it would make a handsome performer on the track.
| gauge | 3 1/2 inch |
| length/inches | 31+18 |
| width/inches | 7 1/2 |
| height/inches | 10 1/2 |
| weight/kg | 27+10 |
| wheel material | cast iron |
| axlebox type | plain bearing |
| cylinder material | gunmetal |
| valve type | piston |
| valve gear | Stephensons |
| reverser type | screw |
| injector(s) | 1 |
| boiler number | RC224 |
| year built | unknown |
| boiler maker | R Chambers |
| CE mark | n/a - pre-2002 |
| working pressure/psi | 80 |
| boiler type | locomotive |
| boiler material | copper |
| boiler construction | silver soldered |
| hydraulic test valid to | 2-Feb-2030 |
| superheater(s) | 3 |
| superheater type | flue tube |
| safety valve(s) | 1 |
| safety valve type | spring |
| mechanical pump | 1 |
| hand pump | 1 |
| whistle | yes |