Pretty much ideal as a beginner's engine for either a garden railway or club running. All the "works" are outside the frames, easy to oil and maintain. The boiler is a free steamer, able to cope with less than expert firing.
gauge | 5 inch |
length/inches | 29 |
width/inches | 10 |
height/inches | 12 |
weight/kg | 60 |
wheel material | cast iron |
axlebox type | plain bearing |
cylinder material | gunmetal |
valve type | slide |
valve gear | Walschaerts |
reverser type | pole |
lubricator type | mechanical |
injector(s) | 1 |
boiler number | FP1 |
year built | 1998 |
boiler maker | F.P.Presland |
CE mark | n/a - non-commercial |
working pressure/psi | 90 |
boiler type | locomotive |
boiler material | copper |
boiler construction | silver soldered |
hydraulic test valid to | 10/Dec/21 |
steam test valid to | 11/Feb/19 |
superheater(s) | 4 |
superheater type | flue tube |
safety valve(s) | 2 |
safety valve type | spring |
mechanical pump | 1 |
hand pump | 1 |
whistle | yes |