At an advanced stage of assembly, the engine runs in both directions on compressed air. Steering and gear selectors are stiff to operate - we suspect assembled "straight from the box", they would ease off with light fettling and some lubrication.
Complete with driver's upholstered seat and associated bracketry, folder of assembly instructions and drawings, and manufacturer's boiler certificate.
scale | 4 inch |
length/inches | 72 |
width/inches | 30 |
height/inches | 45 |
weight/kg | 500 |
bore x stroke/inches | 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 |
wheel material | steel |
cylinder material | cast iron |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Stephensons |
reverser type | pole |
governor type | Pickering |
boiler number | STW272 |
year built | 2013 |
boiler maker | Steam Traction World |
CE mark | yes |
working pressure/psi | 120 |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | steel |
boiler construction | welded, expanded tubes |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | spring |
mechanical pump | 1 |
whistle | yes |
road speed(s) | 2 |
differential | yes |