I first saw it, in the same condition, back in 2014 when we delivered a new Feldbahn to the owner. A man of eclectic tastes and considerable energy, his workshop at the time played host to a number of interesting engines (including the Boston & Albany tank and 5 inch gauge Midland 4-4-0 we sold earlier in the year).
Well built to a highly detailed design, the three cylinder engine is largely complete, apparently missing only some fittings and front running boards.
It turns over freely and runs well on air; the boiler has had a recent twice working pressure hydraulic test with certification issued for same.
Not a great deal of work to put this one back into working order; it will make a good example of this rarely modelled prototype.
| gauge | 5 inch |
| length/inches | 42 + 26 1/2 |
| width/inches | 10 |
| height/inches | 15 |
| wheel material | cast iron |
| axlebox type | plain bearing |
| cylinder material | 3 x cast iron |
| valve type | piston |
| valve gear | Walschaerts |
| reverser type | screw |
| lubricator type | mechanical |
| injector(s) | 2 |
| boiler number | 1291 |
| working pressure/psi | 90 |
| boiler type | locomotive |
| boiler material | copper |
| boiler construction | silver soldered |
| hydraulic test valid to | 26-Oct-2025 |
| superheater(s) | 3 |
| superheater type | flue tube |
| safety valve(s) | 2 |
| safety valve type | spring |
| hand pump | 1 |