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5 inch gauge LNER B1, requires cladding - stock code 2244

LNER B1 to the Martin Evans "Springbok" design. Almost complete, requiring boiler cladding and a rear top panel for the tender, this is a powerful engine which runs well and needs mainly minor work and fettling. It has been used for the last couple of years by its previous owner and the Southern Federation certificate has recently expired. The boiler is copper, silver soldered throughout and appears in excellent condtion. The regulator leaks a little.

Working pressure 90psi.
Weight approx 180 pounds including tender

gauge 5 inch