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5 inch gauge Hunslet "Jack" 0-4-0 - stock code 12248

A 5 inch gauge Hunslet 0-4-0WT "Jack". A commercially produced locomotive by Maxitrak, modelled on the 18 inch gauge locomotive built in 1898 which spent its entire working life at John Knowles Limited's Mount Pleasant Works in Leicestershire - the company was a manufacturer of clay water pipes.

In good condition throughout, this one came to us recently complete with tender; well-sorted, it steams freely and runs very well. Although 5 inch gauge, it's similar in size and weight to a 7 1/4 inch gauge, 3 inch scale Hunslet.

Supplied with 12 months warranty, firing irons and starter kit of coal and oil.

If required we would be more than happy to include half a day's training at our works on the firing, driving and disposal of the engine for a new owner.


gauge 5 inch
scale 3 inch
length/inches 37 + 29
width/inches 15 1/2
height/inches 26
weight/kg 98
wheel material cast iron
axlebox type plain bearing
cylinder material gunmetal
valve type slide
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type pole
injector(s) 2
boiler number CVS147
year built 2007
boiler maker Maxitrak
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
hydraulic test valid to 19-Aug-2028
steam test valid to 19-Oct-2025
fusible plug no
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
whistle yes