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5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax" - stock code 9560

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5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
5 inch gauge 0-4-0T "Ajax"
A venerable example of Dick Simmonds' "Ajax" design, built in 1951 to a good standard it's survived in remarkable condition for a seventy year old engine.

The engine rolls freely and runs on air. On a twice working pressure hydraulic test the boiler appeared structurally sound, with a few minor beads from stays which would take up when hot.

Most fittings leak - not unexpected on an engine that hasn't run in some years - there is wear in the motionwork and valve gear.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 29
width/inches 10 1/2
height/inches 15
weight/kg 45
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
injector(s) 1
boiler number N49.80.10
year built 1951
boiler maker J.Mercer
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered, nutted & calked firebox stays
superheater(s) 3
superheater type flue tube
fusible plug no
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 2 x axle
hand pump 1
whistle yes