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3 1/2 inch gauge "Rainhill" - stock code 9989

A venerable example of LSBC's "Rainhill" design, loosely based on "Rocket" as modified after the Rainhill trials of 1829.

Turns over freely, air passes valves and/or pistons which will need attention before it can be run on air.

gauge 3 1/2 inch
length/inches 14 + 10
width/inches 5
height/inches 12
weight/kg 9
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear slip eccentric
lubricator type mechanical
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1