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The previous owner believed this to be a boiler for a 5 inch gauge GWR 14xx to Neville Evans’ “Didcot” design. Looks feasible – Belpaire box, right overall shape and proportions. However, it’s an altogether bigger thing than the ModelWorks 14xx boiler currently in stock.

Best I can do here (being short of a complete “Didcot” in the workshop at the moment to compare it with) is to give you the key dimensions – if suitable for your project, this looks to be quite a decently-built copper boiler, all silver soldered with good solder penetration and no overheating of the plates.

The barrel has been marked "Tested 180psi" - there has been a cover soft-soldered over the dome bush, indicative of a test having been done, but it's not our work. That said, happy to supply this one with a guarantee that it's sound and will pass hydraulic test.

Length 17 ¾ inches
Barrel diameter 5 inches
Firebox length (outer) 6 ¼ inches
Overall height 9 inches