The engine rolls freely and runs on air, although with little by way of go from the low pressure cylinder apparent.
The boiler has a steady drip from somewhere around the barrel/throatplate joint - it will need lifting and stripping to investigate, preparatory to repair.
gauge | 3 1/2 inch |
length/inches | 23+16 |
width/inches | 7 |
height/inches | 11 |
weight/kg | 19+6.5 |
wheel material | cast iron |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | gunmetal |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Joy + slip eccentric |
reverser type | screw |
boiler number | N18.90.25 |
year built | unknown |
CE mark | n/a - non-commercial |
working pressure/psi | 80 |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered with nutted and calked firebox |
superheater(s) | 2 |
superheater type | radiant |
safety valve(s) | 1 |
safety valve type | spring |
mechanical pump | 1 |
hand pump | 1 |