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5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T - stock code 13226

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5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
5 inch gauge GWR 55XX 2-6-2T
A 5 inch gauge GWR 55XX Small Prairie to Martin Evans' popular "Firefly" design.

The 2023 UKCA marked boiler by Western Steam has had hydraulic and steam tests with new certification issued. All water feeds - injector, crosshead and hand pumps - worked with quiet efficiency, the safety valve is a pop-type device giving reliable closing.

On test the engine proved free-steaming and ran well in either direction, keeping itself in steam and water without need of the blower.

gauge 5 inch
length/inches 41
width/inches 10 1/2
height/inches 15
weight/kg 61
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material cast iron
valve type slide
valve gear Stephensons
reverser type pole
injector(s) 1
boiler number WSME.1948.01.23.H.V.S
year built 2023
boiler maker Western Steam
CE mark UK CA
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 30-Nov-2029
steam test valid to 14-Feb-2027
superheater(s) 2
superheater type radiant
safety valve(s) 1
safety valve type pop
mechanical pump 1
hand pump 1
whistle yes