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3 inch scale Fowler A7 with driving truck - stock code 7810

A well built 3 inch scale Fowler A7 agricultural engine, built ot the MJ Engineering design and using their castings. It's come to us from the builder, he's now moved up a size to 4 inch scale - a Burrell this time, by way of a change.
The Fowler was completed in 2009, it's been in regular use for club events and rallies. Complete with driving truck, it's on rubber tyres and is road-registered with a V5.
scale 3 inch
length/inches 56
width/inches 22
height/inches 35
weight/kg 150
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
V5/registration number AE13 CRU
injector(s) 1
boiler number JRME013809
year built 2009
boiler maker John Rex Model Engineers
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 100
boiler type locomotive
boiler material steel
boiler construction welded, expanded tubes
hydraulic test valid to 17/Mar/19
steam test valid to 17/Mar/18
fusible plug yes
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle chime
road speed(s) 2
differential yes