Standard of machining, fit and finish is good, the engines steams freely and runs well in both directions.
Boiler has had a hydraulic test with new certification issued, the engine has been steam tested but requires a pair of safety valves - the current ones accumulate - and a smaller injector, the one fitted is too big for the boiler.
Complete with a rolling road, built for the engine.
gauge | 3 1/2 inch |
length/inches | 22 |
width/inches | 8 |
height/inches | 10 |
weight/kg | 20 |
wheel material | cast iron |
axlebox type | plain |
cylinder material | gunmetal |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Stephensons |
reverser type | pole |
lubricator type | mechanical |
injector(s) | 1 |
boiler number | 7858 |
CE mark | n/a - non-commercial |
working pressure/psi | 80 |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered |
hydraulic test valid to | 10-Feb-24 |
superheater(s) | 2 |
superheater type | flue tube |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | spring |
mechanical pump | 1 |
hand pump | 1 |
whistle | yes |