Work to date is to a high standard, machining is crisp, fit and finish of motion work and valve gear good.
The commercially-built silver-soldered copper boiler is complete with manufacturer's documentation and original twice working pressure hydraulic test certificate.
Work remaining includes:
Complete with a set of drawings and books on construction by Plastow and others.
scale | 3 inch |
length/inches | 36 1/2 |
width/inches | 20 |
height/inches | 29 |
wheel material | steel |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | cast iron |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Stephensons |
reverser type | pole |
boiler number | 685 |
year built | 1997 |
boiler maker | Western Steam |
CE mark | n/a pre-2002 |
working pressure/psi | 100 |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered |
mechanical pump | 1 |
road speed(s) | 2 |
differential | yes |