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3 inch scale Burrell agricultural engine - stock code 11923

A 3 inch scale Burrell 6nhp agricultural engine to the Plastow design, complete with a four wheel driving truck.

This one came to us recently in part exchange for an AEC Matador in the same scale (and which we still miss - a fabulous machine offering fun at the touch of a button!).

The Burrell is a particularly well made example, runs beautifully on air and comes with a large album full of photographs detailing its build and subsequent display at various rallies and exhibitions.

Boiler has had a hydraulic test which showed up a couple of small leaks on the foundation ring and one on the front tubeplate - these will require the engine to be stripped and the boiler pickled prior to repair.


scale 3 inch
length/inches 45+35
width/inches 20
height/inches 31
weight/kg 108+29
reverser type pole
governor type Pickering
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
CE mark n/a non-commercial
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type Ramsbottom
mechanical pump 1
road speed(s) 2
differential yes