Unused in recent years, it's been through the workshop here - recommissioning work included stripping and servicing the lubricator and axle pump and fitting a new injector. The boiler has had hydraulic and steam test with new certification issued.
A well put together engine, it steams freely and runs particularly well with crisp, even exhaust beats - here's some video of it running on the rolling road here.
gauge | 5 inch |
length/inches | 35 + 22 |
width/inches | 10 |
height/inches | 15 |
weight/kg | 67 |
bore x stroke/inches | 1 1/2 x 2 3/8 |
wheel material | cast iron, 5 inch diameter driving wheels |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
minimum radius/feet | 25 |
cylinder material | cast iron |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Stephensons |
reverser type | pole |
lubricator type | mechanical |
injector(s) | 1 |
boiler number | SD 395 |
year built | 2004 |
boiler maker | Polly Engineering |
CE mark | yes |
working pressure/psi | 90 |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered |
hydraulic test valid to | 15-Dec-2025 |
steam test valid to | 8-May-2023 |
superheater(s) | 1 |
superheater type | radiant |
fusible plug | yes |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | spring |
mechanical pump | 1 |
hand pump | 1 |
whistle | yes |