The engine turns over freely and runs well on air, notching up in both directions.
The copper boiler is silver soldered, fitted with four flue tube superheaters. It's had a hydraulic test, revealing several leaking firebox stays which will require calking before use.
| gauge | 5 inch |
| length/inches | 28 1/2 |
| width/inches | 10 |
| height/inches | 13 1/2 |
| weight/kg | 59 |
| 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 |
| working pressure/psi | 90 |
| boiler type | locomotive |
| boiler material | copper |
| boiler construction | silver soldered |
| superheater(s) | 4 |
| superheater type | flue tube |
| safety valve(s) | 2 |
| safety valve type | spring |
| mechanical pump | 2 x axle |
| hand pump | 1 |
| whistle | yes |