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5 inch gauge "Dixie" 0-4-0ST - stock code 7668

A 5 inch gauge Maxitrak "Dixie", built from their kit based on Kerr Stuart's "Wren".

Paintwork is brushed finish, largely good with a couple of scratches that need touching in. The saddle tank has been neatly modified with a hinged flap for filling.

Boiler was hydraulic tested by the builder's club when new, he never steamed the locomotive. Warrantied as sound, we'd be happy to hydraulic test the boiler again before sale and issue a new certificate for same.

The engine is complete and rolls freely, however wants attention to the valve setting, running in a less than inspiring way when we tried it on air.

A worthwhile project - steamed once, it's to all intents and purposes a new engine.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 27
width/inches 11
height/inches 18
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Hackworth
reverser type pole
lubricator type mechanical
boiler number CM.1424.2.03.GX
year built 2003
boiler maker Cheddar Boilers
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 29/Oct/19
fusible plug no
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type spring
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes