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3 1/2 inch gauge "Hielan Lassie" - stock code 12079

A 3 1/2 inch gauge LNER Pacific to LBSC's three cylinder "Hielan Lassie" design. A well made engine, it appears to have been steamed - perhaps once - and requires some work to complete, including some fittings and pipework.

Standard of machining is to a good standard, platework is neatly formed and fitted. The builder has partly painted the locomotive and tender into Darlington green as the build has progressed, the boiler cladding remains in grey primer.

The chassis requires the return cranks setting, it doesn't currently run on air.

The boiler had a hydraulic test when first built and has club certification for same.

Complete with a set of works plates and pair of prototypical pattern smoke deflectors.

gauge 3 1/2 inch
length/inches 35+21
width/inches 7
height/inches 11
weight/kg 48
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material 3 x gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type screw
boiler number 580PC1
boiler maker P.Chrisp
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type locomotive with combustion chamber
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
superheater(s) 2
superheater type flue tube
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 2 x axle
hand pump 1