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4 inch scale Foster agricultural engine - stock code 9702

A well-advanced 4 inch scale Foster agricultural engine to the Live Steam Models design.

Cylinder block and gears were supplied machined by Live Steam Models, who also built the rear wheels.

No documentation for boiler, however it's well made, welded with expanded tubes. Plate forming and welding are to a high standard, we would warranty as sound and capable of passing a twice working pressure test.

Complete with a quantity of loose parts and unmachined castings, including formed tender plates, grate and ashpan.

scale 4 inch
length/inches 62
width/inches 31
height/inches 45
wheel material steel
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
boiler number 110791
working pressure/psi 120
boiler type locomotive
boiler material steel
boiler construction welded, expanded tubes
fusible plug yes
road speed(s) 2