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5 inch gauge "Ajax" 0-4-0T - stock code 10483

A well-advanced 5 inch gauge 0-4-0T to Dick Simmonds' "Ajax" design.

Work to date is to a high standard and comprises a substantially complete rolling chassis, apparently requiring only eccentric rods to run; a well made copper boiler, complete with commercial shell test certificate; smokebox assembly; some platework, and a four wheel tender with brass body.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 29 + 14
width/inches 10
height/inches 12
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type screw
lubricator type mechanical
boiler number RW09101
CE mark n/a - non-commercial
working pressure/psi 80
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
mechanical pump 2