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3 inch scale DCC traction engine - stock code 7816

A large 3 inch scale double crank compound traction engine, an older engine which we believe to have been reboilered in recent years although have nothing by way of history or paperwork with it.

The boiler itself is built to a high standard, welded steel with expanded tubes. It proved water tight at twice working pressure on hydraulic test, we would warranty as sound for the working pressure stated.

The engine has recently come in as part exchange against a 4 inch scale engine from a man with a large and eclectic collection of steam road vehicles, a talented engineer himself from a family three generations in the hobby.
 
 
 
scale 3 inch
length/inches 63
width/inches 27
height/inches 37
weight/kg est 250
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
governor type Pickering
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number 66157
year built unknown
boiler maker unknown
working pressure/psi 100
boiler type locomotive
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
whistle yes
road speed(s) 2
differential yes