Sold September 2019 Back to Archive

5 inch gauge LMS Black 5 for restoration - stock code 8583

We sold this one as a project back in 2016 - an otherwise well-built engine, the boiler had a leak on the front tubeplate. The new owner, rather than attempt repair, commissioned a brand new boiler for the engine.

A change of job, with associated house move and closing down of his workshop, has required a major review of projects - this engine, along with several others, has been part of a radical downsizing of his collection.

The engine requires the new boiler piping up with its fittings before reassembling the cladding.

Complete with a pair of purpose-built crates for locomotive and tender, along with all manufacturer's documentation for the CE-marked boiler.

valve type piston
valve gear Walschaerts
reverser type screw
lubricator type 2 x mechanical
injector(s) 2
boiler number GB720
year built 2016
boiler maker GB Boiler Services
CE mark yes
working pressure/psi 90
boiler type locomotive
boiler material copper
boiler construction silver soldered
superheater(s) 4
superheater type radiant, stainless steel
safety valve(s) 2
safety valve type spring
hand pump 1